Effective Date: June 10, 2023

Thank you for choosing our babysitting agency. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us.

1. Introduction and Overview: Our privacy policy explains how we handle your personal information and is designed to help you understand our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection.

2. Data Collection: We collect various types of personal information necessary to provide our babysitting services. This includes:

   • Names

   • Phone numbers

   • Addresses

   • Email addresses

   • Credit card information (for payment processing purposes)

3. Use of Personal Information: We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

   • Facilitating babysitting services and scheduling appointments

   • Communicating with you regarding service inquiries, bookings, and updates

   • Processing payments for services rendered

   • Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children under our care

   • Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The specific retention period depends on the type of information and legal requirements.

5. Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

   • Secure storage systems

   • Encryption of sensitive data

   • Regular monitoring and testing of our security procedures

   • Restricting access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

   • Training our staff on data protection and security protocols

6. User Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict its processing. To exercise these rights or for any inquiries regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

7. Cookies and Tracking: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and track usage statistics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that our privacy policy does not cover the practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Legal Compliance: We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you have concerns about our data processing activities, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

10. Updates to the Privacy Policy: We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates via email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: admin@atlanticbabysittersclub.com