Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

Gems Learning Academy ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website gemslearningacademy.com and provides high-quality early childhood education and day care services in Union City, GA. We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of personal information collected through our website, contact forms, and enrollment processes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to effectively communicate with parents, process enrollment inquiries, and provide quality child care services. Information collected includes:

• Contact & Personal Details: Parent or guardian name, phone number, email address, physical mailing address, and child's name or age group when submitting inquiry forms or booking center tours.
• Enrollment Data: Information submitted via official enrollment forms required for childcare registration and state regulatory compliance.
• Website Usage & Technical Data: Automated data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and page visit duration collected via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, StatCounter) to help us optimize website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for legitimate business and educational purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries, scheduling classroom tours, and providing program information.
• Processing enrollment applications for Infants & Toddlers, Twos & Threes, Private Preschool, School Age, Summer Camp, and Free GA PreK programs.
• Communicating center announcements, schedules, holiday closures, and emergency updates.
• Improving website layout, user experience, and accessibility.
• Complying with Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) licensing regulations.

4. Information Sharing & Confidentiality

Gems Learning Academy does NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share necessary information only under the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or processing communications, bound by strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by Georgia state law, judicial proceedings, court orders, or state regulatory licensing authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no electronic transmission over the Internet or storage mechanism can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Children's Online Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is directed toward parents, legal guardians, and adult family members. We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us online, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses standard cookies and web beacons to enhance user navigation and analyze traffic patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some features of the site may function with reduced performance.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as webmail portals, map services, or social media pages). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of any linked site you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage parents and visitors to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Gems Learning Academy
8850 Highpoint Rd, Union City, GA 30291
Phone: (770) 306-6133
Email: info@gemslearningacademy.com