Privacy Policy

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Last updated: April 28, 2026

Papa Bear Daycare (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, including through our SMS messaging program.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website, enroll your child, contact us, or participate in our SMS program:

• Parent/guardian name, child’s name, phone number, email address, home address, and emergency contact details.
• Information you voluntarily share with us in messages, enrollment forms, or incident reports (e.g., medical or dietary needs).
• Billing information for tuition and fee processing.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Provide daily childcare updates, attendance notifications, center closures, and appointment scheduling texts.
• Respond to inquiries, process enrollment, and deliver requested services.
• Share important health, safety, or emergency information as needed.
• Maintain compliance with state childcare licensing requirements and applicable laws.

3. SMS Messaging Program Disclosures
Our SMS program is designed to keep families informed and supported. Details:

• Message Types: Daily updates, billing reminders, emergency alerts, appointment scheduling, and parent-teacher meeting reminders.
• Message Frequency: Varies; no more than 6 messages per month (or as needed for urgent safety communications).
• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.
• Help: Reply HELP for assistance.
• Charges: Message & data rates may apply.
• Opt-In Method: You opt in by checking a box on our contact/enrollment form at https://papabeardaycare.com/contact or by providing your number during in-person enrollment.

4. Data Sharing Restrictions
We do not share your personal or mobile information with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes. Mobile opt-in information is never shared with anyone for any purpose other than delivering our childcare services (e.g., sharing emergency contact info with authorized staff or licensing authorities). Data sharing is limited strictly to business purposes (billing, licensing, health/safety) or as required by law.

5. Security & Non-Transfer Commitment
We do not sell, rent, or transfer your personal information to external organizations under any circumstances. We implement strict access controls – only authorized childcare staff and administrators can access your data – and maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to prevent unauthorized sharing or misuse.

6. Your Rights
You have the right to:

• Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP.
• Request a copy of the information we hold about you and your child.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information (subject to recordkeeping required by state licensing laws).
• Withdraw consent for non-essential communications at any time.

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For significant changes, we will notify you via SMS or email.

8. Contact Us
Papa Bear Daycare
Phone: 414-988-5178
Email: info@papabeardaycare.com