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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

The Montessori Center for Teacher Education (“MCTE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://montessoricenterforteachereducation.org.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit applications, or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit an application form (e.g., Early Childhood or Elementary Program)
  • Contact us by email or phone
  • Subscribe to updates or request information
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

The types of personal information collected may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Educational background
  • Other information relevant to admissions or inquiries

We may also collect limited, non-personal data automatically through cookies or analytics tools such as Google Analytics. This data may include browser type, device information, pages visited, and general location (city/state).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and review applications for admission
  • Communicate with you regarding programs or inquiries
  • Provide updates, announcements, or newsletters (if you opt in)
  • Improve our website, programs, and communication materials
  • Maintain accurate records for accreditation and compliance purposes

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your information may be shared only with:

All service providers are required to safeguard personal data and use it solely for the purpose of supporting MCTE.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track anonymous usage statistics through Google Analytics. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

For more information about how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that the transmission of information via the internet carries some inherent risks.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

  • Access or correct your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for certain uses (such as newsletters)
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to record-keeping or legal requirements

To make a request, contact us at:
📧 karino@countrymontessori.org
📞 (858) 673-1756

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, such as accrediting bodies or Google Forms for applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are intended for adult learners. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. If such information is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted promptly.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Any changes will take effect immediately upon posting.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Montessori Center for Teacher Education
c/o Country Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
📧 karino@countrymontessori.org
📞 (858) 673-1756