Privacy Policy
Effective June 1, 2023
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Happy Day Play (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of our families and is committed to protecting the personal information of parents and children who participate in our programs.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information collected through our website and registration forms.
By using our website or submitting registration information, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our programs.
A. Information About Parents/Guardians
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if provided)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
B. Information About Children (Provided by Parents)
We collect personal information about children solely from a parent or legal guardian for registration and participation purposes. This may include:
Child’s full name
Child’s date of birth
Class selections
Emergency contact information
We collect a child’s date of birth only to determine age eligibility and appropriate class placement.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children online without parental involvement.
2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
Process registrations and enrollments
Determine age-appropriate placement
Communicate with families about programs
Administer and improve our services
Maintain safety and attendance records
Process payments
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent personal information.
3. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Our programs are designed for families and young children. We collect personal information about children under 13 only from a parent or legal guardian in connection with registration and participation in our programs. This information may include a child’s name, date of birth, and related enrollment details.
We do not permit children to independently submit personal information through our website.
Parental consent is obtained during the registration process prior to the use of a child’s information for program administration or media purposes.
Parents or legal guardians may review, correct, or request deletion of their child’s information at any time by contacting us at hello@happydayplay.com.
4. Media & Photography
Photographs and/or video may be taken during classes, programs, and events.
Images are used for promotional and educational purposes only if explicit parental consent has been provided during registration.
We do not publish full names, birthdates, or identifying personal information alongside images without additional written authorization.
We take reasonable care in selecting and using images.
We cannot control the actions of third parties who may share or repost publicly available content.
Consent for media use may be withdrawn in writing at any time by contacting us at hello@happydayplay.com. Withdrawal applies to future use.
5. Parental Rights
Parents and legal guardians have the right to:
Review personal information we have collected about their child
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of their child’s information
Withdraw consent for future media use
To protect children’s privacy and safety, we may take reasonable steps to verify the identity of any individual requesting access to or deletion of a child’s information before fulfilling such requests.
Requests may be submitted to: hello@happydayplay.com
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our programs and website, including but not limited to:
Registration form platforms (such as JotForm)
The JCC of Staten Island and Babies R Us (program administration partners)
Payment processors
Email communication platforms
Website hosting providers
Analytics tools
These providers may have access to personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to safeguard it in accordance with applicable law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill program administration purposes
Comply with legal and insurance requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.
We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information directly from children.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Access to children’s personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Data Minimization
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our programs and do not retain children’s personal information longer than necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Happy Day Play shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from unauthorized access to or use of personal information, except where required by applicable law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When updates are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Continued use of our website or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact hello@happydayplay.com