Effective Date: March 13, 2026
The Learning Tree ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thelearningtreend.com and provides childcare services in Minot, North Dakota. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry form, or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Child information: child's name, date of birth, and program of interest
- Employment information: name, contact details, and qualifications (via employment inquiry form)
- Communications: messages you send through our contact form, email, phone, or text (SMS)
- Website usage data: pages visited, browser type, and general location (collected via standard web analytics)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries about enrollment, programs, and tours
- Communicate with you about your child's enrollment status
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up messages via email, phone, or SMS
- Process employment applications
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations and licensing requirements
3. Text Messaging (SMS) Policy
By providing your phone number and consenting on our inquiry form, you agree to receive text messages (SMS) from The Learning Tree related to:
- Tour scheduling and appointment reminders
- Enrollment status updates
- Follow-up communications about your inquiry
Important SMS Details:
- Message frequency: Message frequency varies. You may receive up to 5 messages per month related to your inquiry or enrollment.
- Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates from your wireless carrier apply.
- Opt-out: You can stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
- Help: Reply HELP to any message for assistance, or contact us at Director@thelearningtreend.com or 701-818-4515.
- Consent is not required to enroll your child or receive services from The Learning Tree.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.
- No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Supported Carriers:
Our SMS service is compatible with all major U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and others. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website and communicate with you (e.g., email services, SMS delivery via Twilio, form hosting via Netlify, enrollment management via Ratio)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Licensing authorities: North Dakota childcare licensing bodies as required for compliance
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Inquiry data is retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All child information is provided by parents or guardians through our inquiry and enrollment forms.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of text messages by replying STOP
- Opt out of email communications by using the unsubscribe link
To exercise these rights, contact us at Director@thelearningtreend.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us:
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