Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Montessori Collective ("we," "us," or "our") is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to Montessori education in underserved communities. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.Montessori-Collective.org).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you voluntarily provide to us and information automatically collected through website usage.

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you sign up to join our mailing list or newsletter, we collect personal information that you directly provide to us, which may include:

Full name
Email address
Communication preferences

B. Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

When you browse our website, we automatically collect certain technical information using Google Analytics. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve user experience and support our mission.

Automatically collected data may include:

IP address (anonymized/truncated where applicable)
Device type, browser type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked
Referring website or traffic source

Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior in an anonymous form.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Mailing List Subscriptions: To send you news, updates, event invitations, fundraising efforts, and organizational reports via email.
Website Optimization: To analyze traffic trends and user behavior so we can improve site functionality, content, and security.
Organizational Operations: To measure engagement with our programs and report impact to stakeholders or grantmakers (using aggregated, non-identifying data only).

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers only to the extent necessary for them to provide services on our behalf:

Google Analytics: Analyzes website usage. To learn more about how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Marketing Platform: Podia stores your contact details and sends our newsletters on our behalf. These platforms adhere to strict privacy standards and are restricted from using your data for any other purpose.

4. Unsubscribing & Managing Your Preferences

You can opt out of receiving email communications from us at any time. Every email we send includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at info@Montessori-Collective to request removal from our mailing list.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to interact with certain features of our website.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request its deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will delete the information promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Montessori Collective

1308 5th St. Golden, CO 80403

info@Montessori-Collective.org