Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Welcome to Our Journey Montessori School (“we,” “us,” or “our”), located at ourjourney.org. Our mission is to offer a nurturing, child-centered environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

2. Information We Collect

1. Parent/Guardian Information:

When you inquire about enrollment, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

2. Student Information:

As part of the application or enrollment process, we may collect a child’s full name, date of birth, and other pertinent details (e.g., health or medical information) necessary to ensure a safe and appropriate learning environment.

3. Payment Information:

If you pay tuition or fees online, we may collect billing and payment details (through secure third-party payment processors).

4. Automatic Information (Cookies & Browsing Data):

When you visit our website, we may automatically receive information from your browser or device, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, but you can disable these in your browser settings if you prefer.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Enrollment & Administration: To process applications, manage admissions, maintain student records, and communicate with parents/guardians.

• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, event invitations, and school-related announcements.

• Student Welfare: To ensure proper care and safety of children (e.g., health records, dietary restrictions).

• Website Experience: To analyze website performance and user behavior, helping us improve our site’s functionality.

• Legal & Safety Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights and the rights of our students, or respond to lawful requests.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information (including student data) to third parties. We only share information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process payments, or manage administrative tasks. These parties are required to keep personal data confidential and use it only for our authorized purposes.

• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

• With Parent/Guardian Consent: As needed or directed by parents/guardians (e.g., sharing with educational specialists or extracurricular partners, request for transcripts to be sent to another school, etc).

5. Children’s Privacy

OurJourney is primarily designed for the benefit of parents and guardians seeking information about our school. While we do collect and maintain student information for administrative and educational purposes, we handle this data with the utmost care and in compliance with applicable child privacy laws (such as COPPA in the United States, if applicable).

• We do not knowingly allow children under the age of 13 to submit personal information directly via our website without parent/guardian consent.

• If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately so we can delete that information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and improve user experience,

• Monitor website traffic and usage patterns,

• Deliver relevant content and communications.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, certain site features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and exercise caution when submitting personal data online.

8. Your Choices & Rights

• Access, Update, or Delete Information: You can request to review, correct, or remove your personal information (or your child’s) by contacting us.

• Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message, or by emailing us directly.

9. External Links

Our website may include links to external sites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. SMS Enrollment

Information solely obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with any 3rd parties.

For more details about SMS use, see SMS Terms of Service

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated version here with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please refer to the Contact Us page.