Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 20, 2025
Organization: Socio Conscious Corner
Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
Socio Conscious Corner (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants and their families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our after-school programs, registration forms, website, and other communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
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Child’s full name, age, date of birth
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Parent/guardian name(s)
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Home address, phone number, and email
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Emergency contact details
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Medical, behavioral, or special needs information
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School name and grade level
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Payment and billing details (for program fees)
B. Automatically Collected Information (if using a website or app)
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IP address
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Browser type
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Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
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Cookies (if applicable)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Register and enroll participants
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Communicate with families about schedules, updates, and emergencies
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Provide appropriate support, supervision, and accommodations
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Manage payments and program logistics
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Comply with health, safety, and legal requirements
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Improve our programs and services
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(If applicable) Send updates about future programs or fundraising opportunities
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information only as needed:
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With staff, volunteers, or contractors who need it to perform their duties
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With emergency responders or healthcare providers in case of a medical emergency
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With government or regulatory agencies if required by law (e.g., child safety reporting)
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With payment processors or technology service providers, solely to operate our services securely
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for authorized purposes.
4. Data Protection & Security
We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Access & Corrections
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Parental Consent
We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. All registration and communication must be initiated by an adult.
7. Retention of Data
We retain participant data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above and to comply with applicable laws.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website or communicated directly to families when material.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Socio Conscious Corner
📧 Email: contact@thesocioconsciouscorner.com
📞 Phone: 301-300-6003
🌐 Website: www.thesocioconsciouscorner.com
✅ Email Communication Consent / Opt-In Language
By providing your email address, you consent to receive program updates, important notifications, and occasional newsletters from Socio Conscious Corner. We respect your privacy and will never share your information with third parties without your permission.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly at [Insert Contact Email].
I agree to receive emails from Socio Conscious Corner regarding programs, events, and updates. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.