LITTLE SCHOLARS LLC

Privacy Policy

Little Scholars LLC (“Little Scholars,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every family and individual who interacts with our services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you use our website, enroll in our programs, or communicate with us.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information you provide when you enroll, contact us, or interact with our services, including:

Parent/guardian name, email, phone number, and mailing address
Child’s name, date of birth, grade level, and school
Medical, allergy, and special needs information (for safety purposes)
Emergency contact information
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
Teacher/staff applicant information including resume and credentials

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited, time on pages, and referring URLs
Device identifiers and cookie data

We use cookies to improve site functionality and analyze usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be affected.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from school districts, partner organizations, or referral sources. All such information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Process enrollments and deliver programs and services
Communicate with parents and guardians about schedules and updates
Send SMS and email communications you have opted into
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Process payments and maintain billing records
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of enrolled students
Comply with legal obligations including mandated reporter duties
Improve our website, programs, and services
Market and promote our programs to interested families and schools

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

3.1 Service Providers

Trusted vendors who assist with payment processing, website hosting, email delivery, SMS messaging, and analytics. They are contractually required to protect your information.

3.2 Schools and Districts

If your child is enrolled through a school or district partnership, we may share relevant program information with authorized administrators, in compliance with FERPA.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the safety of any individual, including our mandated reporter obligations.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you and describe your choices.

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Little Scholars LLC does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. All information about minor participants is collected from parents or legal guardians.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at info@littlescholarsllc.com and we will delete it promptly.

Parents and guardians have the right to:

Review personal information we hold about their child
Request corrections or deletion of their child’s information
Refuse further collection or use of their child’s data

5. SMS Text Messaging and 10DLC Disclosure

5.1 SMS Program Description

Little Scholars LLC operates a text messaging program to communicate important information to parents, guardians, and enrolled families. When you opt in, you may receive:

Enrollment confirmations and session reminders
Schedule changes, cancellations, or emergency alerts
Promotional messages about upcoming programs and camps
General announcements for enrolled families and schools

5.2 How We Collect Your Mobile Number

We collect your mobile phone number when you:

Voluntarily provide it during enrollment or on a contact form
Explicitly opt in by checking an SMS consent checkbox
Text a designated keyword to our SMS short or long code

We only send SMS messages to individuals who have given express prior consent.

5.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. We will send one final confirmation and then cease messaging. To opt back in, reply START or re-enroll through our website.

5.4 HELP

Reply HELP to any message or email info@littlescholarsllc.com for assistance. We respond within 1-2 business days.

5.5 Message Frequency and Rates

Message frequency varies by program activity (typically 2-10 messages/month). Standard message and data rates may apply. Little Scholars LLC is not responsible for carrier charges.

5.6 10DLC Registration

Our messaging program is registered under the 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) framework. This means our campaigns are vetted and approved by major U.S. carriers. Our messaging complies with:

Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices
Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) guidelines
All applicable carrier 10DLC campaign requirements

5.7 No Selling of SMS Data

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Your number is used exclusively within our Little Scholars communications program.

5.8 Consent is Voluntary

SMS consent is never required to purchase services or enroll in any Little Scholars program. You may always reach us by email or phone instead.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

HTTPS encryption on our website
Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Use of reputable, security-certified third-party payment processors
Regular review of data handling practices

No data transmission or storage system is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge that security risks cannot be entirely eliminated.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Enrollment records for minors are retained consistent with applicable state education laws.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access — Request a copy of the information we hold about you
Correction — Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion — Request deletion, subject to legal obligations
Opt-Out — Opt out of SMS, marketing emails, and certain data uses at any time

To exercise these rights, email info@littlescholarsllc.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. State Privacy Rights

9.1 California Residents

California residents may have rights under the CCPA and CPRA, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Submit requests to info@littlescholarsllc.com.

9.2 Other States

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and other states with applicable privacy laws may have similar rights. We honor verified requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. FERPA Compliance

For students enrolled through school or district partnerships, Little Scholars LLC acts as a School Official under FERPA. We use student education records only for legitimate educational purposes and do not disclose them without appropriate consent except as permitted by law.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:

Little Scholars LLC

Website: www.littlescholarsllc.com

Email: info@littlescholarsllc.com

For SMS opt-out, reply STOP to any message or email us at info@littlescholarsllc.com.