Legal Document
Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2025
Contents
Introduction
Who we are and why your privacy matters
At Bilingual Montessori Lab Academy we believe trust is built through transparency. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of website visitors, parents, guardians, students, and blog readers.
By using our website and its services, you agree to the practices described in this document. We encourage you to read it carefully.
🌿 We take children's privacy very seriously. We will never publish personally identifiable information about minors without the express consent of their parents or guardians.
Data we collect
Information we collect
We collect personal information through two forms on our site, as well as technical browsing data. Below we detail each case:
For families interested in enrolling their child at the academy:
- Full name of parents or guardians
- Child's name — handled with special protection as it concerns a minor
- Email address of the parents or guardians
- Phone number of the parents or guardians
For general inquiries from site visitors and blog readers:
- Name(s) of the person writing
- Subject of the message
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message with the content of the inquiry
Collected automatically when you visit the site:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Technical cookies necessary for site functionality
How we use your information
How we use your data
The information collected through each form is used exclusively for the purposes listed below:
- Application form: to manage the admissions process, contact parents or guardians to schedule visits, interviews, or share information about available spots and academic programs.
- Contact form: to respond to the inquiry or message submitted, and to follow up if needed — never for purposes other than those indicated in the subject of the message.
- Browsing data: to improve the performance, content, and overall experience of the website.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes. The child’s name collected through the application form is treated confidentially and used solely in the context of the admissions process.
Child protection
Special protection of children's information
As an educational institution working with children and young people, we take additional steps to protect their information:
- We do not collect personal information from minors directly through the website without the consent of a responsible adult.
- Any photographs or images of students appearing on the site have been expressly authorized by their parents or guardians.
- Parents may request at any time the deletion of any data related to their children.
- We do not use minors' data for advertising or marketing purposes.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies
Our site may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
- Essential cookies: necessary for the basic functioning of the site.
- Analytical cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference cookies: remember your language or display settings.
You can configure your browser to reject cookies or alert you when they are sent. Please note that some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Blog & comments
Our educational blog
Our site includes a blog where we share content about Montessori philosophy, bilingual education, child development, and resources for families.
- If you leave a comment, your name and email may be visible depending on the blog's settings.
- Comments are moderated before publication.
- You may request the removal of any comment you have posted by contacting us directly.
- We do not publish personal information about minors in blog posts without consent.
Your rights
Your rights over your information
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or outdated data.
- Delete your information when it is no longer needed for the purposes stated.
- Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the channels listed below. We will respond to your request within a maximum of 30 business days.
Contact
Questions about your privacy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@bimontlab.com
Phone: 708 366 4916
Address: 1044 Dunlop Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
This policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the last updated date shown in the header.