Last Updated: December 2025

Regent Early Learning Centre (“we,” “our,” or “the Centre”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information in compliance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to our website and to all online and offline collection of personal information related to the Centre’s programs, services, inquiries, and general operations.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and operate safely. This may include:

Information Provided Through Our Website
Parent/guardian name
Contact information (email, phone number)
Child’s name, age, and program of interest
Inquiry or message content
Registration, waitlist, or tour request details
Information Related to Enrolment (if applicable)
Emergency contacts
Medical or allergy information
Authorized pick-up persons
Billing and payment details
(These are collected through administrative processes, not the website.)
Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage analytics (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
We do not intentionally collect personal information from children through our website.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for purposes such as:

Responding to inquiries submitted through our website
Processing registration or waitlist applications
Communicating about our programs, tours, and services
Ensuring health, safety, and program compliance
Managing billing or administrative needs
Improving our website and user experience
Meeting legal or regulatory requirements
We do not use personal information for purposes other than those identified unless consent is obtained or permitted by law.

4. How We Obtain Consent

By providing personal information through our website or administrative forms, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information for the stated purposes.

You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

5. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell or trade personal information.

We may disclose information to:

Service providers assisting with website hosting, communications, or data storage
Regulatory bodies when required by law
Emergency personnel in urgent situations affecting a child’s health or safety
Any service providers we use are contractually obligated to protect personal information in compliance with PIPA.

6. How We Protect Personal Information

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from loss, theft, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These may include:

Encrypted data transmission
Secure servers and restricted access
Staff training on privacy obligations
Confidentiality agreements where appropriate
Despite our safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We take steps to address any breaches in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Retention and Storage

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes identified or as required by law.

When information is no longer needed, it is securely destroyed or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve functionality and measure usage patterns.

You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, though some features may not function properly as a result.

9. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Ask how your information has been used or disclosed
Requests can be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage visitors to review their policies.

11. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Tayla Johnson-Barker - Marketing Manager

Regent Christian Academy Society

15100 66A Street, Surrey, BC V3S 2A6

tjohnsonbarker@regent.bc.ca

604 599 8171

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.