Privacy Policy

Green Apple Accreditation of Children's Services

Effective Date: February 9, 2025

Green Apple Accreditation of Children's Services ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, clients, and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ("Site"). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Contact us via forms, email, or phone
Register for services or accreditation
Subscribe to newsletters or other communications
Participate in surveys, events, or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization name, and any other details you provide.

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect non-personal information about your interaction with our Site, such as:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Device information
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and improve our services
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Process accreditation applications
Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
Analyze and enhance user experience on our Site
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

With service providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist with website operations, communication, and analytics.
Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or legal process.
Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. These may include:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact certain features of our Site.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

Accessing, updating, or deleting your data
Opting out of marketing communications
Restricting or objecting to data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Green Apple Accreditation of Children's Services

Address: 731 Duval Station Road Jacksonville, Florida 32218
Email: info@gaacs.org
Phone: 904-293-1357