Privacy Policy — Miami Arts Montessori
Last updated: August 29, 2025
Miami Arts Montessori (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website at miamiartsmontessori.com and serves families in Miami, Florida.
Our Location
1999 SW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33135
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone
(305) 814-5588
Email
[add your school email here]
1) What this policy covers
How we collect, use, share, and protect information on our website and in our school operations.
This policy applies to website visitors, prospective families, students and their families, staff, and vendors who interact with us.
2) Information we collect
We collect information in three ways: you provide it, systems collect it automatically, and third parties share it with us.
Data you provide
Inquiry and tour forms: name, email, phone, child’s name/age, preferred start date, message.
Enrollment and admissions: parent/guardian details, student details, emergency contacts, medical info you choose to share, signatures.
Communications: emails, phone calls, voicemail, text messages if used.
Payments and billing (if enabled online): payer name, address, and transaction details processed by a payment provider.
Data collected automatically (website)
Device and browser info, IP address, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs.
Cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality and analytics.
Data from third parties
Service providers that host our website, forms, payments, communications, and analytics.
Background check providers for staff, when required by law.
Student information systems, if used.
We do not deliberately collect sensitive data online unless you provide it for a clear purpose (for example, a health concern to support your child).
3) How we use information
We use information to:
Respond to inquiries, schedule tours, and manage admissions.
Provide education and care, support student safety, and communicate with families.
Run our school operations, including billing, staffing, reporting, and compliance.
Maintain and improve our website and services.
Send updates about events, deadlines, and school news. You can opt out of non-essential emails.
We do not sell personal information.
4) Legal grounds and school records
We follow applicable U.S. and Florida laws for private schools.
If federal student-record rules (FERPA) apply to our school or programs, we handle requests for access, correction, and disclosure limits in line with those rules.
We keep required records to meet legal, safety, and accreditation needs.
5) Children’s privacy
Our website and online forms are intended for adults and parents/guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
Parents/guardians may review, update, or ask us to delete their child’s online information that we hold, subject to legal requirements.
6) Cookies and analytics
Cookies support core features like form submissions and session management.
If we use analytics tools, they help us understand site traffic and improve content.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may limit site features.
7) How we share information
We share information only as needed:
With service providers under contract who support our website, admissions, communications, billing, or data storage.
With staff and contractors who need the information to perform their duties and who follow confidentiality rules.
With authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect safety.
With other parties if you ask us to or give consent.
We do not allow our vendors to use your data for their own marketing.
8) Data retention
We keep data only as long as needed for admissions, enrollment, legal obligations, recordkeeping, and safety.
When we no longer need data, we delete or de-identify it in line with our retention schedule and applicable laws.
9) Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information.
No system is perfect. If we detect a security incident that affects you, we will act quickly and contact you when required.
10) Your choices and rights
You can ask us to:
Access a copy of your or your child’s information we hold.
Correct inaccurate information.
Delete information we no longer need, where allowed by law.
Limit or stop non-essential communications.
Update your contact preferences.
To make a request, contact us using the details at the top of this page. We may need to verify your identity.
11) Third-party links
Our website may link to external sites.
Their privacy practices are their own. Review those policies before sharing information.
12) Payments (if used)
Online payments, if offered, are processed by a third-party provider.
We do not store full card numbers on our servers.
The payment provider’s privacy and security terms apply to your transaction.
13) International visitors
Our systems are based in the United States.
If you visit from another country, your information will be transferred and processed in the U.S.
14) Updates to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law.
We post the new date at the top.
Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period.
15) How to contact us
Miami Arts Montessori
1999 SW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33135
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (305) 814-5588
Email: [add your school email here]