Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Commitment

Kids Way Maker Academy ("Academy", "we", "our", or "us") operates specialized educational and therapeutic programs. We recognize that families share sensitive details regarding their child’s learning, emotional, and physical development. We are deeply committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of all personal, medical, and educational records entrusted to us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information provided directly by parents, guardians, or authorized representatives, including:

• Parent/Guardian Contact Data: Full names, phone numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses.
• Student Developmental & Educational Background: Date of birth, grade level, diagnosis or assessment summaries (e.g., autism spectrum, speech delays, sensory processing), prior Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), or therapy evaluations submitted via our Intake Application.
• Inquiry Details: Specific messages, inquiries, and questions submitted through our website forms.
• Technical Data: Aggregated, non-identifying browser data (IP addresses, pages viewed, and cookies) used solely to enhance website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

All collected information is used strictly for legitimate educational, clinical, and administrative purposes:

• Evaluating student eligibility and designing individualized learning pathways.
• Coordinating integrated Reach Therapy sessions (Speech, OT, Behavioral Support).
• Communicating admissions decisions, scheduling, and progress updates with families.
• Ensuring student safety and emergency preparedness while on campus.

4. Compliance with Child Privacy & Educational Standards

We align our data governance with applicable federal and state educational privacy standards, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) principles and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 online; all information must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.

5. Data Security & Access Controls

We employ industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Student data, clinical observations, and intake records are stored on secure servers with restricted, role-based access limited solely to certified clinical specialists and authorized administrators directly involved in your child’s educational plan.

6. Parental Rights & Access to Records

Parents and legal guardians retain the right to review, update, or request the deletion of personal information provided to the academy, subject to statutory record-retention requirements for accredited educational institutions. To exercise these rights, please contact our admissions office.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website utilizes minimal session cookies necessary for security and smooth navigation. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though certain interactive features may function with reduced efficiency.