Effective Date: July 15, 2026

SWELC LLC, doing business as Small World Academy ("Small World Academy," "we," "our," or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding your personal information when you visit www.SmallWorldAcademyPGH.com, contact us, enroll your child, or communicate with us through our website, phone, email, or SMS messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Parent or guardian information
• Child enrollment information
• Tour requests
• Appointment requests
• Questions or comments submitted through our website
• Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of website visits
• Referring websites

This information helps us improve our website and better serve our visitors.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule tours
• Schedule appointments
• Provide customer service
• Process enrollment requests
• Communicate regarding childcare services
• Send requested information
• Improve our website and services
• Send important business announcements
• Request customer feedback or reviews
• Send promotional communications when you have provided appropriate consent
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

3. SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive SMS communications, you agree that Small World Academy may send text messages regarding:

• Responses to inquiries
• Tour scheduling and confirmations
• Appointment reminders
• Customer service communications
• Enrollment updates
• Childcare-related information
• Event reminders
• Review and feedback requests
• Occasional promotional offers, announcements, and business updates (only when appropriate consent has been provided)

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with Small World Academy.

Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier's plan.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.

Help

Reply HELP for assistance or contact us directly using the information provided below.

Consent

Providing consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of enrollment or receiving childcare services.

SMS Privacy

SMS consent and phone numbers collected for SMS communications are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

4. How We Collect SMS Consent

We may obtain consent to communicate via SMS through one or more of the following methods:

• Website contact forms
• Website chat widget
• Appointment or tour request forms
• Phone conversations
• Customers initiating communication by text message
• In-person enrollment or information forms
• Other documented methods where consent is clearly provided

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Process enrollment
• Respond to your inquiries
• Work with trusted service providers that help operate our business
• Comply with applicable laws or legal requests
• Protect the safety, rights, or property of our business, families, staff, or others

Any third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for your information.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

We may use analytics and marketing tools to better understand website performance and visitor interactions.

These technologies may collect information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Website pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for parents and legal guardians seeking information about our childcare services.

We recognize the importance of protecting children's privacy. Personal information regarding children is collected only as necessary to provide childcare services, respond to enrollment inquiries, or fulfill legal and operational requirements.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us to review or update information they have provided.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices

You may:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information where permitted by law
• Opt out of marketing emails
• Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP

To make any privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

SWELC LLC (DBA Small World Academy)

Penn Avenue Location
607 Penn Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 391-8238

McKnight Road Location
7725 McKnight Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: (412) 888-6109

Email: smallworldearlylearning@yahoo.com

Website: www.SmallWorldAcademyPGH.com