Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 27, 2026
Website: https://mapleleafmontessori.com/
Organization: Maple Leaf Montessori
1. Introduction
Maple Leaf Montessori (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information of our students, parents, guardians, staff, and website visitors.
As a Canadian educational institution, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
A. Student Information
- Child’s full name
- Date of birth
- Gender (if required for records)
- Health information (allergies, medical conditions, emergency medical details)
- Developmental or educational information
- Enrollment records
- Photographs and classroom activities (with parental consent)
B. Parent/Guardian Information
- Full name
- Home address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Emergency contact details
- Payment and billing information
C. Website Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Personal Information
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- Student enrollment and administration
- Providing Montessori education services
- Ensuring student safety and well-being
- Emergency communication
- Billing and payment processing
- Improving our website and services
- Sending school updates, newsletters, and announcements
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We only collect information necessary for these purposes.
4. Consent
We obtain consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information, except where permitted or required by law.
For children under 18, consent is obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
5. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Improve user experience
- Monitor website traffic
- Enhance website performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information only when necessary:
- With teachers and staff for educational purposes
- With healthcare providers in emergencies
- With service providers (such as payment processors
- When required by law or regulatory authorities
All third-party service providers are required to protect personal information.
7. Storage & Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including:
- Secure digital storage
- Password-protected systems
- Restricted staff access
- Secure document handling procedures
While we strive to protect information, no system is 100% secure.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill educational and administrative purposes
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements
After this period, information is securely destroyed or anonymized.
9. Access & Correction
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request corrections if information is inaccurate
- Ask questions about how information is handled
Requests may be made in writing to the contact information below.
10. Children’s Privacy
As a Montessori kindergarten school, we collect information about children only with parental consent and strictly for educational and safety purposes.
We prioritize the privacy and protection of all students.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Maple Leaf Montessori
Unit 100, 3016 5 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2A 5L7
Email: info@mapleleafmontessori.com
Phone: +1 (263) 880-5343