Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Home in the Forest ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website athomeintheforest.com or participate in our programs.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, phone number)
• Provide information about your child (name, age)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Register for our programs
• Communicate with us via email or phone

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Process program registrations and manage enrollment
• Send newsletters and updates about our programs (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and general geographic location. This information helps us improve our website and better serve our visitors.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., email services, analytics)
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

Data Security

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

Children's Privacy

While our programs serve children, our website is directed to parents and guardians. We collect information about children only as provided by their parents or guardians for program registration purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.