Privacy Policy of Westside Montessori School

Effective Date: October 10, 2025

Your Privacy Matters

Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Westside Montessori School (“we,” “our,” or “the School”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website, programs, or admissions services.

Information We Collect

When you visit westsidemontessori.org, request information, or communicate with us, we may collect:

Personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, phone number, and email address.
Limited non-identifiable data through Google Analytics and social media tracking pixels, which help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve user experience and outreach.

We do not collect sensitive student data through our website.

Consent for Communication

By submitting your contact information to Westside Montessori School, you consent to receive communications from our admissions and administrative teams, which may include:

Emails, phone calls, and text messages about school programs, admissions, or upcoming events.
Automated reminders related to inquiries or scheduled admissions calls.

You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each message.

AI Communication Consent

In compliance with FCC 24-17 and other applicable regulations, you acknowledge that communications from Westside Montessori School may include AI-generated text or voice messages related to school programs and services. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

Use of Information

The information we collect is used to:

Provide and personalize information about our programs and admissions process.
Respond to inquiries and follow up on your expressed interest in the school.
Improve our website, outreach, and communication effectiveness.
Share news, resources, and event updates relevant to enrolled or prospective families.

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to analyze website traffic and browsing behavior. These technologies help us improve the site’s usability and tailor communications to your interests.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site functionality may be affected.

Storage and Security of Information

We employ administrative, physical, and electronic safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Data is stored securely on U.S. servers in accordance with industry standards.
Access is limited to authorized staff and contractors who require it for school operations.

SMS Data Protection

Westside Montessori School does not share or sell mobile numbers or SMS consent data to any third parties for marketing purposes. Any mobile communication is used solely for admissions or school-related contact.

Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly investigate, mitigate, and notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.

Your Rights and Control Over Data

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we maintain about you.
Request correction or deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent for communications or data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@westsidemontessori.org.

Call Recording

When you speak with our staff, your call may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes. If you do not wish for your call to be recorded, please notify the representative at the start of the conversation.

Use of Communications for Advertising

By communicating with Westside Montessori School (e.g., by email, call, or text), you grant the School permission to use excerpts or anonymized summaries of feedback or testimonials for promotional purposes. Your identifiable personal information will never be published without your explicit consent.

Analytics and Data Protection Compliance

We use Google Analytics and related ad tools in accordance with the Google Analytics Advertising Features Policy.

We employ secure data hashing (SHA256) for personally identifiable information (PII) shared for analytics purposes.
All data collection and processing comply with Google’s Measurement Protocol, SDK, and User-ID requirements.
Consent for analytics tracking is obtained independently and transparently.

Changes to this Policy

Westside Montessori School may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Westside Montessori School
13555 Briar Forest Drive
Houston, TX 77077
📧 info@westsidemontessori.org
📞 (281) 556-5970