Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

At Happy Hours Early Learning Centre, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our families and applicants. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website forms, including:

• Contact Inquiries: Name, email address, and phone number.
• Enrollment Applications: Parent/Guardian names, child’s name, and child’s date of birth.
• Career Applications: Name, contact details, certifications, and resumes/cover letters.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for the purpose for which it was collected:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our programs.
• To manage our waitlist and enrollment process.
• To evaluate candidates for employment opportunities.

3. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect data in transit from your browser to our server.
• Secure Transmission: We use authenticated SMTP protocols to ensure that form submissions are sent securely to our administrative email.
• Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff who require the data to perform their duties.

4. Disclosure and Retention

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or as required by law. Unsuccessful career applications and resumes are typically deleted after 12 months.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you or to request that we correct or delete your data. For any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at contact@happyhourschildren.com.