Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 23, 2025

Akasha’s Littlest Explorers Daycare (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you share with us through our website or other means of communication.

By using our website or submitting personal information, you agree to this Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

When you contact us, join our waitlist, or request information, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and your child’s name and age.
Non-Personal Information:

Our website may automatically collect limited technical data such as browser type, device, or general location (e.g., Comox Valley area). This helps us understand website performance and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances, including:

Responding to inquiries or questions
Managing our daycare waitlist and enrollment process
Sending updates or information related to our programs or policies
Maintaining internal records for licensing or operational purposes
Improving our website and communication methods

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Consent

By providing your personal information, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure as described in this Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 8).

However, withdrawing consent may limit our ability to provide certain services or respond to your inquiries.

Storage and Protection of Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from loss, theft, or unauthorized access.

Any electronic records are securely stored and accessible only to authorized staff for business purposes.

If information is shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting or email platforms), those providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards.

Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law and childcare licensing regulations.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use limited cookies or analytics tools to understand traffic patterns and improve functionality.

These tools collect non-identifying data and do not track personal browsing activity. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites, such as community resources or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Access, Correction, and Questions

You have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information at any time.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Akasha’s Littlest Explorers Daycare

Comox, British Columbia

Email: info@akashaslittlestexplorers.ca

Phone: 250-898-9771

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”