Privacy Policy


Effective Date: October 27, 2024

Welcome to FirstStepsMontessori.com. At Eddy Yeboah LTD, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and maintaining your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you visit our website or engage with our services. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how you can exercise them.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Eddy Yeboah LTD
Website: FirstStepsMontessori.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: D123 SEBOR

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the details above.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data from users:

a. Data Provided by Users:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.
  • Child Information (if applicable): Child’s name, age, and relevant health or dietary requirements.
  • Payment Information: Bank details or credit card information for processing payments.

b. Automatically Collected Data:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our site, and other interaction data.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance user experience and website performance (refer to our Cookie Policy for details).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process your inquiries and provide our preschool services.
  • To manage admissions and maintain educational records.
  • To process payments securely.
  • To send administrative communications, updates, and marketing materials (with your consent).
  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in providing you with our services.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support, or email services) who assist in our operations.
  • Regulatory Authorities: To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
  • Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or transfer of our assets.

We ensure that any third parties handling your data comply with GDPR and maintain strict confidentiality.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information).
  • Secure storage systems with restricted access.
  • Regular security audits and updates to protect against breaches.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or comply with legal requirements.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary (the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Request restrictions on how we process your data.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another entity.
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time for processing activities reliant on your consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate protection measures, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place to protect your information.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Please review it regularly.

11. Complaints

If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting Eddy Yeboah LTD and FirstStepsMontessori.com with your personal data.

For any concerns or questions, please contact us at [email protected].