1. Introduction

Patty Cakes Family Center is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting personal information you choose to share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when you visit our website or contact us through online forms.

Your use of this website is also governed by our Terms of Use, which describe the general conditions for accessing and using the site.
Together, these policies provide an overview of how the website operates and how information is handled.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect limited information in the following ways.

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you contact us through our website or otherwise communicate with us, you may choose to provide personal information such as your name,
email address, phone number, or other details included in your message.

Providing this information is voluntary.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through standard analytics and technical tools.
This information may include, for example:

• Pages viewed and time spent on the site
• General geographic region
• Device type, browser type, or operating system

This information is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our website and to support improvements to content and functionality.

3. How We Use Information

Information we collect may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or requests you submit
• Communicate with you regarding our programs, services, or organization when relevant
• Maintain and improve website performance and usability
• Monitor website usage trends and effectiveness

We do not sell personal information.

4. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may contact you in response to your inquiry or, where applicable, to share organizational updates or information.

Email communications are managed in accordance with applicable laws and include appropriate identification of the sender and options to manage or opt out of future communications when required.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic analytics and site functionality.

Cookies are small data files placed on your device
to help understand how visitors interact with the website.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers that assist with website operations or analytics.

These providers are authorized to use information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect it appropriately.

We do not share personal information for commercial advertising purposes.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:

• Request access to your personal information we hold
• Request correction or deletion of information
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests related to these rights may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the website.

11. Updates and Relationship to Other Policies

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Additional policies, including our Terms of Use, may also apply to your interaction with this website and are available for review on the site.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or related website policies, please contact:

Patty Cakes Family Center
7840 Springvalley Rd.
Raytown, MO 64138

or

pcfc2001@gmail.com