Effective Date: 30 April 2026
At Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
👶 Child Information
- Full name, date of birth
- Medical information (allergies, health conditions)
- Emergency contact details
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian Information
- Full name
- Contact details (phone, email, address)
- Occupation (if required for enrolment)
🌐 Website & Digital Information
- Website usage data (via cookies, analytics tools)
- IP address and browser details
- Enquiry form submissions
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
- Provide childcare and early learning services
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Process enrolments and maintain records
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Education)
- Emergency services if required
- Service providers (e.g., CRM tools, IT providers) under strict confidentiality
4. Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your data may be stored:
- Securely on our internal systems
- On trusted third-party platforms (e.g., CRM systems, cloud storage)
5. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:
- Understand website usage
- Improve user experience
- Optimise marketing performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Access and Correction
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
To do so, please contact us using the details below.
7. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Providing our services
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations
8. Photos, Videos & Marketing Use
We may capture photos and videos of children during activities for educational, communication, and promotional purposes.
- No images or videos of children will be used for marketing without prior written consent from parents or guardians.
- Consent is obtained during enrolment and can be updated or withdrawn at any time.
- Images may be used on our website, social media platforms, and advertising materials only where consent has been granted.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Blooming Buds Early Learning Centre
📍 Glen Eden: 373 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
📞 Phone: 09 818 1001
📍 New Lynn: 3145 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland
📞 Phone: 09 869 8100