The Giving Tree Guam

Privacy Policy

​1. Introduction

The Giving Tree Guam (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of children, parents, guardians, and staff. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you interact with our daycare services, website , mobile app (if applicable), or physical facility located in Guam.

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2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Parent/Guardian Information: Name, address, phone, email, emergency contacts, payment details.

• Child Information: Full name, date of birth, medical history, allergies, immunization records, dietary needs, developmental notes, photographs/videos (with consent).

• Enrollment Forms & Agreements: Signed consent forms, custody documents, pickup authorization lists.

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Website/App Analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent (via Google Analytics or similar).

• Security Camera Footage: Video recordings in common areas (no audio; signage posted).

C. Third-Party Sources

• Referral agencies, pediatricians (with your consent), or government child welfare programs.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide childcare and educational services.

• Communicate updates, incidents, or developmental progress.

• Process payments and issue receipts.

• Comply with Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) licensing and reporting.

• Improve safety and facility operations (e.g., reviewing security footage).

 

4. Legal Basis 

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill enrollment agreements.

• Legal Obligation: Child abuse reporting, immunization verification.

• Vital Interests: Emergency medical response.

• Consent: Photos/videos for marketing or portfolios (revocable).

 

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal data. We share only when:

Recipient Purpose

DPHSS / Licensing Authorities Regulatory compliance & inspections

Authorized Pickup Persons Child release verification

Medical Providers Emergency treatment

Payment Processors Secure transactions (PCI-compliant)

Cloud Storage / IT Providers Data backup (contractually bound by confidentiality)

 

6. Data Security

• Physical: Locked filing cabinets, badge-access facility.

• Digital: Encrypted databases, firewalls, role-based access.

• Retention: Child records retained 7 years post-discharge (per Guam regs) or longer if legally required.

 

7. Your Rights

• Access & Correction: Request copies or updates (24-hr response goal).

• Deletion: Request removal (except where law requires retention).

• Withdraw Consent: For non-essential uses (e.g., marketing photos).

• Complaints: Contact us or file with DPHSS.

Contact: enrollment@tgtguam.com

 

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All child data is treated with heightened protection.

 

9. International Transfers

Data may be stored on U.S.-based servers (e.g., AWS GovCloud). We ensure equivalent protections via contractual clauses.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

Material changes will be communicated via email and posted signage. Continued enrollment constitutes acceptance.