Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

Welcome to the website of St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit www.stignatiusecc.org (the “Site”), submit forms, or interact with our online content.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit an application or enrollment form

  • Request information or contact us through the Site

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates

  • Complete payment forms (these are handled through secure third-party processors)

Information you may provide includes:

  • Parent/guardian name

  • Child’s name and date of birth

  • Contact information (email, phone, address)

  • Enrollment and school-related details

  • Payment and billing information

  • Any other information voluntarily shared through online forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • General usage data that helps us improve the Site

We do not use this information to personally identify individuals.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process applications and enrollment requests

  • Communicate with families about school-related matters

  • Provide updates, newsletters, and announcements

  • Maintain accurate school records

  • Improve the functionality and experience of our Site

  • Process electronic payments through secure third-party systems

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share information only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, form processing, secure payments, or email communications

  • Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law

All third-party providers used to process sensitive information (such as payments) maintain industry-standard securityand do not store full credit card numbers on our systems.

We do not share information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze usage patterns

  • Maintain user sessions for form submissions

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly without them.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure SSL encryption

  • Restricted access to sensitive data

  • Use of reputable third-party services for payment processing and data handling

However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for parents and guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent. Any child-related information is voluntarily submitted by parents or legal guardians through enrollment or contact forms.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as parish pages, payment portals, or resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Request to update or correct your information

  • Request removal of information you previously submitted

  • Unsubscribe from email communications

To do so, please contact us at the information below.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center
725 E. Orange St.
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
www.stignatiusecc.org
(727) 937-5427