Effective Date: 28^th August, 2025
Website: www.shapingcdc.com
Owner: Shaping Child Development Center (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”)

Shaping Child Development Center values your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Website and services. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information (provided by you):
   • Parent/guardian name, email address, phone number, postal address.
   • Child’s basic details (name, age, developmental needs) provided during program enrollment or inquiry.
2. Usage Information (collected automatically):
   • IP address, browser type, device details, and Website usage patterns.
3. Payment Information:
   • When you pay for services, we may collect billing details. Payments are processed through secure third-party gateways — we do not store credit/debit card details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services and therapy programs.
• Respond to your queries and communicate important updates.
• Process registrations, bookings, and payments.
• Send newsletters, educational resources, or promotional content (only if you have opted-in).
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Information Related to Children

• As a child development center, we may collect limited information about children strictly for therapy/service purposes.
• We require consent from parents/guardians before collecting or processing any child-related information.
• We do not knowingly collect, use, or share personal information of children without parental/guardian consent.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only:

• With authorized staff/therapists who require access to provide services.
• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment gateways, IT service providers) bound by confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, regulation, or court order.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill service purposes or comply with legal requirements. After that, data will be securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you may:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate/incomplete data.
• Withdraw consent for data collection/processing (which may affect service delivery).

For exercising these rights, please contact us at the details below.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.

10. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Website after changes indicates your acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Shaping Child Development Center
Miyapur, Hyderabad.
Email: info@shapingcdc.com