PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: August 7, 2025

This Privacy Notice for Puddletown Montessori School ("we," "us," or "our") describes how we collect, use, store, and share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

  • Visit our website at puddletownschool.com or any other site that links to this Privacy Notice

  • Engage with us through sales, marketing, events, or similar interactions

By reading this Privacy Notice, you’ll understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Services.

Questions? Contact us at:
office@puddletownschool.org

Summary of Key Points

  • What personal information do we procesWe may collect personal data depending on your interactions, preferences, and use of Services.

  • Do we process sensitive information?
    No. We do not process sensitive or "special" personal information (e.g., ethnicity, orientation, religious beliefs).

  • Do we collect information from third parties?
    No. All data is collected directly from you.

  • How do we process your data?
    For service delivery, communication, fraud prevention, legal compliance, and with your consent, other purposes.

  • When and with whom do we share data?
    In limited situations with designated third parties—outlined in detail below.

  • How do we protect your data?
    Through technical and organizational safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

  • What are your rights?
    Your rights depend on your location and applicable privacy laws.

  • How do you exercise those rights?
    Submit a Data Subject Access Request or contact us directly.

Table of Contents

  1. What Information Do We Collect?

  2. How Do We Process Your Information?

  3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

  4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

  5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

  6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

  7. Do We Collect Information from Minors?

  8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

  9. Controls for Do‑Not‑Track Features

  10. U.S. State Privacy Rights

  11. Updates to This Notice

  12. Contacting Us

  13. Reviewing, Updating, or Deleting Your Data

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Contact details

  • Communication records

  • Preferences and interests

Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive information. You are responsible for keeping your data accurate and up to date.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your data to:

  • Deliver, manage, and improve Services

  • Communicate with you

  • Ensure fraud protection and security

  • Comply with laws

  • With consent, for additional purposes

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share your information:

  • During business transfers: such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

  • With service providers: under contract to support our operations

4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

Yes. We may use:

  • Cookies

  • Web beacons

  • Pixels

For:

  • Website functionality and security

  • Analytics and advertising (including abandoned cart notifications)

You can opt out of certain tracking methods under Section 10 or in our Cookie Notice.

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain data:

  • Only as long as necessary for our stated purposes

  • In accordance with legal obligations

Once no longer needed, we delete, anonymize, or securely isolate the data.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We implement:

  • Technical safeguards (e.g., encryption)

  • Organizational measures (e.g., limited access)

However, no method is fully secure. You are advised to use Services in a secure environment.

7. Do We Collect Information from Minors?

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18.
If we discover such data, we will:

  • Deactivate the account

  • Delete the data

If you believe a minor’s data has been collected, contact:
puddletownschool@gmail.com

8. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Review, update, or delete your data

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Manage cookies via browser settings

Contact: office@puddletownschool.org

9. Controls for Do‑Not‑Track Features

We currently do not respond to DNT signals due to lack of standardization.
If this changes, we will update this notice.

10. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states (e.g., CA, CO, CT, FL, OR, TX, VA, etc.) may:

Have Rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete personal info

  • Request a copy of personal data

  • Opt out of targeted advertising or profiling

  • Limit use of sensitive personal data

Personal Information Categories Collected (Past 12 Months):

Category Examples

A. IdentifiersName, email, IP address

B. RecordsContact info, education

C. Protected Class InfoAge, gender, ethnicity

D. Commercial InfoPurchase history

E–K. (Other)

Not collected (e.g., biometrics, geolocation, sensory data, etc.)

We do not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

You may designate an authorized agent; written proof may be required.

Verification Process:

  • We will confirm your identity using our records

  • We may ask for additional proof if necessary

Appeals:

  • If denied again, you may contact your State Attorney General

California "Shine the Light" Law:

Residents may request a yearly disclosure of categories of personal info shared with third parties for marketing.
Submit requests to:

11. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

Yes. We may update this notice periodically to remain compliant.
Changes will be noted with a new "Last Updated" date.

If changes are significant, we may notify you via:

  • Prominent notice on our site

  • Direct email notification

12. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

Puddletown Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

(503) 233-8069

office@puddletownschool.org

13. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

Depending on your location, you may request:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Details on how we’ve processed it

  • Corrections to inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

To do so, submit a Data Subject Access Request via email or mail as noted in Section 12.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Puddletown is proud to learn from and work with a variety of local and national organizations. These include, but are not limited to: