HLEEC Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 30, 2026

Hope Lutheran Early Education Center (“HLEEC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected and used when you visit our website.

  1. Information We Collect

Our website is primarily an informational website. We do not collect enrollment information, accept online payments, or provide online registration through this website.

If you voluntarily contact HLEEC through information provided on our website, such as by telephone or email, we may receive the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, or the content of your message.

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry or communicate with you regarding your request.

  1. Children’s Information

HLEEC provides early childhood education and childcare services. However, our website does not require parents or guardians to submit children’s enrollment information online.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

If you contact HLEEC regarding a child or prospective enrollment, please provide only the information necessary for us to respond to your inquiry. Formal enrollment and student information are handled through our childcare center’s established enrollment and administrative processes rather than through this website.

  1. How We Use Information

Information voluntarily provided to us through the website may be used to:

  • Respond to questions or requests
  • Provide information about HLEEC and our programs
  • Communicate with prospective or current families
  • Respond to general inquiries
  • Maintain website security
  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell personal information collected through our website.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small data files that may be placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function properly, remember certain preferences, understand how visitors use the website, and improve website performance.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

  1. Google Analytics

Our website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Device and browser information
  • How visitors arrived at our website
  • Date and time of visits
  • General website usage information

This information is used to understand website traffic and improve the website and the experience of our visitors.

Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own privacy practices. We encourage visitors to review Google’s privacy information for additional details.

  1. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to other websites or online services, including social media platforms or websites operated by third parties.

Once you leave the HLEEC website and visit a third-party website, that website’s privacy policy and terms of use apply. HLEEC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

  1. Information Sharing

HLEEC does not sell, rent, or trade personal information collected through our website.

We may disclose information when necessary to:

  • Respond to your request
  • Maintain and operate our website
  • Protect the security of our website
  • Comply with applicable laws or legal requirements
  • Protect the safety, rights, or property of HLEEC and others
  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information voluntarily provided through our website from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no website or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, prospective families, staff, and other adults seeking information about HLEEC.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

Because HLEEC is a childcare and early education center, information about enrolled children may be collected and maintained separately as part of our normal school operations. Such information is handled according to applicable school policies, licensing requirements, and applicable law.

  1. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information when visiting our website.

You may also adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies. Please note that some website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled. 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

HLEEC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how HLEEC handles information collected through its website, please contact us:

Hope Lutheran Early Education Center
230 Christiana Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-322-4720

Last Updated: September 30, 2026