Early Child Training Center

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Early Child Training Center respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

Information We Collect

Early Child Training Center may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Employer or child care center name
• Mailing or billing address
• Date of birth
• Last four digits of Social Security number (when required for ECE-TRIS training reporting)
• Website account information
• Course registration, progress, and completion history
• Quiz, evaluation, or assessment records
• Certificate records
• Membership or subscription information
• Payment transaction information
• Refund or cancellation records
• Messages sent through contact forms, email, phone, or text
• Communication preferences

Early Child Training Center does not knowingly collect personal information about children or families through its training registration process.

Payment Information

Payments are processed by credit card through Braintree or another approved payment processor. Early Child Training Center does not store full credit card or payment card information on its website. Early Child Training Center may retain transaction records, receipts, invoices, payment status, and refund records for business, accounting, tax, and customer service purposes.

How We Use Your Information

Early Child Training Center may use your personal information to:

• Register you for courses and manage your account
• Provide online course access and manage memberships
• Process payments and issue certificates
• Report Kentucky-approved training completion to ECE-TRIS
• Support ASHI CPR/First Aid certification
• Send class reminders, course updates, and account communications
• Respond to questions and support requests
• Send marketing emails, newsletters, and training announcements
• Maintain accurate business and training records
• Improve the website, course platform, and customer experience
• Protect the security and integrity of the website
• Comply with legal, tax, reporting, or regulatory obligations

How Information May Be Shared

Early Child Training Center does not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only as reasonably necessary with:

• Payment processors (such as Braintree)
• Website and hosting providers
• Learning management or course platform providers
• Email and text messaging service providers
• ECE-TRIS for Kentucky training reporting
• ASHI for CPR/First Aid certification
• Technology or administrative service providers
• Legal, government, regulatory, or tax authorities when required

Early Child Training Center shares only the information reasonably necessary for the purpose involved.

Cookies and Website Tools

The Early Child Training Center website may use cookies or similar tools to support account login, course access, and website security. Some tools may collect basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, or pages visited.

You may be able to adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, some website features, login functions, or course access may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Data Security

Early Child Training Center takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. No website or online platform can guarantee complete security.

You are responsible for keeping your username and password confidential. Please notify Early Child Training Center if you believe your account has been accessed without your permission.

How Long We Keep Your Information

Early Child Training Center retains records for as long as reasonably necessary for business, training, reporting, certificate verification, accounting, and compliance purposes. Training and certificate records may be retained beyond the date of course completion so participants can access past records.

When records are no longer needed, Early Child Training Center will delete, archive, or securely dispose of them. Some records may need to be retained even if you request deletion, including records needed for ECE-TRIS reporting, ASHI certification, payment history, tax records, or legal obligations.

Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may contact Early Child Training Center to request assistance with account access, certificate access, or correction of inaccurate personal information. Early Child Training Center may need to verify your identity before providing access to records or making corrections.

Third-Party Websites

The Early Child Training Center website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Early Child Training Center is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

Policy Updates

Early Child Training Center may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated policies will be posted on the website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website, courses, memberships, or services after updates are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Early Child Training Center website contact form or by email using the contact information provided on the website.

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