Privacy Policy – Blooming With Love

We at Blooming With Love Learning Centre, we are committed to protecting your personal information and maintaining transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we comply with the British Columbia Child Care Licensing Regulation and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users visiting our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

Parent/guardian full name, contact number, email, and mailing address
Child’s name, birthdate, health records, allergy/medical needs, developmental notes
Emergency contact details and authorized pickup persons
Information submitted through enrollment forms, inquiry forms, or our website
Photos or videos of children (only with prior, written parental consent)

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information solely for the following purposes:

To provide safe, high-quality child care and early learning programs
To meet the requirements of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation, including record keeping, health, and safety standards
To communicate important centre updates and respond to inquiries
To maintain emergency contact information for the protection of your child
To personalize and improve your family’s experience with us
For lawful compliance and documentation required by licensing and inspection authorities

3. Consent & Legal Basis

We obtain informed consent from parents or legal guardians before collecting or using any personal information. Consent is collected at the time of registration and may be updated as needed.
Under the GDPR (for EU/UK residents accessing our website), the legal basis for processing your information may include:

Your explicit consent
Legal obligations required under local or federal child care law
Vital interests (e.g., emergency situations)
Legitimate interests (e.g., security, communication)

4. Retention of Records

In accordance with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation, personal records are securely stored for at least one year after a child is withdrawn from our program, or longer if required by law.
Under GDPR, data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes and deleted securely thereafter.

5. Data Security

We take strong measures to protect all personal data using:

Locked physical storage for paper records
Encrypted digital storage and password-protected systems
Staff training in confidentiality and data protection practices
Restricted access to authorized personnel only

6. Access, Updates, and Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you or your child
Request corrections or updates to your information
Withdraw consent for optional data uses (e.g., photography, testimonials)
Request deletion of your data, where applicable (subject to regulatory requirements)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📍 4628 Woodburn Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2W6, Canada
📧 info@bloomingwithlove.ca
📞 (604) 906-6667
☎️ (604) 921-6375

7. Third-Party Services & Website Use

Our website may use tools like Google Analytics or embedded forms. These may collect non-personal data like IP addresses or browser types for general traffic analysis.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party marketers. If we use third-party providers (e.g., payment or registration services), we ensure they comply with GDPR and Canadian data protection laws.

8. International Visitors (GDPR Compliance)

Although we operate in British Columbia, Canada, visitors from the EU or UK may still access our website. For these users, we are committed to meeting GDPR standards including:

Transparency in data collection
The right to be forgotten
Data portability upon request
Notification in the event of a data breach

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Blooming With Love Learning Centre
📍 4628 Woodburn Rd, West Vancouver, BC V7S 2W6, Canada
📧 info@bloomingwithlove.ca
📞 (604) 906-6667
☎️ (604) 921-6375