Effective Date: 10/16/2025
1. Introduction
At River City Preschool, located at 8615 N. University St, Peoria, IL 61615, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information. By using our website, enrolling your child, or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the practices described herein.
Contact Information (NAP):
River City Preschool
8615 N. University St
Peoria, Illinois 61615
Phone: (309) 693-5757
Email: info@rivercitypreschool.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect various kinds of information in different ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Us Directly
- Child and family details (e.g., name, date of birth, health/medical info, emergency contacts)
- Enrollment forms, registration, attendance data
- Billing, payment, insurance, subsidy information
- Communications (questions, feedback, support requests)
- Email address(es), mailing address, telephone number(s)
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, IP address, device/browser type)
- Cookies, web beacons, analytics tools (to improve our website and user experience)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Referrals, background check services (if required)
- Publicly available sources or partners (as permitted by law)
3. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Administering enrollment, attendance, tuition, billing
- Communicating with families (notifications, newsletters, alerts)
- Ensuring child safety, health, and supervision
- Complying with legal obligations (e.g., reporting, licensing)
- Improving our programs, website, and services
- Marketing and promotional communications (with permission)
4. Disclosure of Information
We may share your information in the following cases:
- With staff and teachers on a need-to-know basis (for child care, safety, daily operations)
- Third-party service providers (e.g., software vendors, billing processors, background check services) under confidentiality obligations
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law (e.g., child welfare, licensing bodies)
- With your consent, or as requested by you
- In the event of sale or transfer of our school or assets (you would be notified)
5. Storage, Security & Retention
- We use technical and organizational safeguards (e.g., encryption, firewalls, access controls) to protect your data.
- Only authorized staff may access personal information, and access is role-based.
- We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described or as legally required.
- When data is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to:
- Understand site usage patterns and improve content
- Remember user preferences
- Deliver enhanced features
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are blocked.
7. Children’s Privacy & COPPA Compliance
Because we serve minors, we pay special attention to children’s privacy and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via our public website without verifiable parental consent.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us at info@rivercitypreschool.com and we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You may, subject to applicable laws:
- Access or request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data (where not prohibited by law)
- Opt out of non-essential marketing communications
- Withdraw consent at any time (for processing based on consent)
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@rivercitypreschool.com.
9. External Links & Third-Party Sites
Our website may link to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy over time. When changes occur, we will post the revised version on our website and update the “Effective Date.” We may also notify families by email of significant changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out:
River City Preschool
8615 N. University St
Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 693-5757
Email: info@rivercitypreschool.com
Table: Key Privacy Commitments
| Topic | Our Commitment |
|---|---|
| Data Collection | Only necessary information for programs and operations |
| Use of Information | For enrollment, care, safety, communication, improvement |
| Sharing | Limited to trusted providers, legal compliance, with consent |
| Security | Technical safeguards, restricted access, secure disposal |
| Retention | Hold data only as long as needed or legally required |
| Children’s Privacy | COPPA compliance, parental consent when needed |
| Rights | Access, correction, deletion, opt out available |