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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02.05.2025

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At Happy Feet Early Learning Centre, your privacy matters. Whether you're a parent, guardian, team member, or website visitor, we are committed to keeping your personal data safe, secure, and used with care. This policy outlines how we handle the information you share with us on www.happyfeetelc.ie in line with GDPR and Irish data protection laws.

 

1. Who We Are

We are Happy Feet Early Learning Centre, a childcare and educational provider based in Rathcoole, Ireland.
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:
📧 info@happyfeetelc.ie
🌐 www.happyfeetelc.ie

 

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

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  • Your name, phone number, and email address

  • Your child’s name, date of birth, medical details, and emergency contacts (for enrolment purposes)

  • Details submitted through interest forms, applications, or communication with our team

  • Website usage data (please refer to our Cookie Policy for details)
     

We collect only the information we need to deliver our services and respond to your enquiries.

 

3. How We Use This Information

 

Your data is used to:

  • Provide early learning and school-aged care services

  • Process enquiries, registrations, and waiting list applications

  • Keep in touch regarding your child’s care, events, or centre updates

  • Fulfil any legal or regulatory obligations

  • Improve our services and website functionality
     

We will only contact you with newsletters or updates if you’ve given your permission.

 

4. Who We Share It With

 

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
We may share your data with:

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  • Our internal staff (only where necessary and appropriate)

  • IT and website service providers (with data protection agreements in place)

 

5. How We Protect Your Data

 

  • We take your data seriously. All personal data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel.

  • We use secure systems, encrypted devices, and staff confidentiality agreements to keep your data safe.

  • We retain your data only as long as necessary and in line with our legal obligations.

 

6. Your Data Rights

 

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Update or correct any inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (in some cases)

  • Object to how your data is used

  • Withdraw consent at any time
     

To exercise your rights, just email us at info@happyfeetelc.ie and we’ll be happy to help.

 

7. Updates to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in the law or how we operate. We recommend checking this page occasionally for updates.

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8. Cookie Policy

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Visit our Cookie Policy page.

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9. Still Have Questions?

 

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please get in touch:
📧 info@happyfeetelc.ie
🌐 www.happyfeetelc.ie

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