Privacy Policy
Blossom Early Learning
Website: https://blossomchildcare.wordifysites.com
Effective Date: 14 July 2025
At Blossom Early Learning, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the children in our care, their families, and our staff. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Parent/guardian names, contact details, and emergency contacts
- Child’s full name, date of birth, gender, medical information, immunisation status, and developmental records
- Family details relevant to care (e.g. custody arrangements)
- Financial and billing information
- Staff and educator employment information
- Records of communication with us (phone, email, website forms)
- Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information:
- Directly from parents or guardians through enrolment forms and conversations
- From authorised third parties (e.g. medical professionals, legal guardians)
- Automatically through our website when users browse or submit contact forms
Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect, hold, and use personal information to:
- Provide quality childcare and early education services
- Maintain enrolment and attendance records
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. ACECQA, DET)
- Administer billing and communication with families
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in our care
- Recruit and manage staff
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information:
- To government departments or agencies as required by law
- To medical professionals in an emergency
- To third-party service providers who assist in our operations (e.g. software providers)
- With your consent or where otherwise permitted by law
- We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Storage and Security
We store personal information securely in both physical and electronic formats. We implement safeguards to protect it from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Access and Correction
You have the right to access and request correction of personal information we hold about you or your child. Please contact us at the details below to make a request. We may require proof of identity.
Website and Cookies
Our website may collect limited information via cookies to enhance user experience. This may include IP addresses, browser type, and usage patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:
Blossom Early Learning
Phone: 03 9112 5807
Website: https://blossomchildcare.wordifysites.com
Address: 102-104 Gordon Street, Footscray VIC 3011