Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 20, 2025
At SPICE'd Childcare Services, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Full name, phone number, email address, residential address, and information submitted when registering or inquiring about a dayhome.
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Childcare Information: Information about your child(ren), preferences for care, or dayhome licensing status.
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Professional Information: If you are applying to open a dayhome, we collect your background, certifications, and required documents for licensing.
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Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, and IP address to analyze traffic and improve site performance.
Why we collect such personal information?
We use your information only for legitimate purposes, including:
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Coordinating matches between parents and licensed providers
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Processing applications to open a licensed dayhome
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Fulfilling legal and agency obligations
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Sending essential communications, updates, or educational resources
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Enhancing the functionality, usability, and security of our digital service
Consent
We collect personal information with your informed consent, either expressed or implied, depending on the context. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
How We Use Your Information
Our website is hosted on a secure platform that enables us to publish information about out business and share resources with our community. Your data may be stored on secure servers with appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access.
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only:
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With authorized agency staff and licensing consultants to process your requests, communicate news and updates, and other internal use.
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With regulatory bodies if required for compliance
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When mandated by law (e.g., child welfare or public health authorities)
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With your consent (e.g., referrals or third-party specialists)
Data Security & Confidentiality
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Only authorized staff and volunteers of SPICE'd Childcare Services & SPICE'd Dayhome Agency have access to personal information, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or as required by law (e.g., child care licensing records retention periods).
Cookies & Analytics
We may use cookies to improve site functionality, analyze traffic, and enhance your experience. This includes:
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Essential cookies for security and site performance
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Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site
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Marketing cookies that may be used to show relevant ads or follow up with users who’ve visited our site
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies for these purposes.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party platforms (e.g., government forms, professional resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies independently.
Your Rights & Choices
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and operational requirements. If you previously consented to data collection, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To opt out of email communications, click the "unsubscribe" link in our emails. If unavailable, contact us to request removal from our mailing list, and we will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable laws.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these changes.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns or need further information regarding our privacy policy, please contact us by email at executive@spicedchildcare.com.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this privacy policy.