Privacy policy

Effective date: February 25, 2026Organization: Early Education Career Institute (EECI) ("we," "us," or "our")

This Privacy Policy explains how EECI collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our websites, register for programs, request information, or interact with us online.

Scope

This policy applies to information collected through our websites and online services, including forms, registration pages, and communications related to EECI programs, events, and services.

Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Contact information: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

Registration and program information: employer/center name, role, training selections, attendance, completion status, and related details you provide.

Payment information: if you pay for services, payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.

Communications: messages you send us (email, web forms), and our responses.

Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP address.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

Provide and administer training, events, and program services

Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

Send confirmations, reminders, updates, and program-related communications

Improve our websites, services, and user experience

Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and protect our legal rights

Meet compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements when applicable

Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate our websites, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following situations:

Service providers: vendors who help us operate our websites and services (for example, website hosting, email delivery, registration tools, analytics, and payment processing). They are permitted to use information only to provide services to us.

Program partners and funders (as applicable): employers, workforce partners, or funding entities when needed to administer participation, verify eligibility, report outcomes, or support compliance requirements.

Legal and safety: if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of EECI, our participants, or others.

Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, restructuring, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide services, maintain records, meet legal or compliance obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary based on program requirements.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

Our websites and services are intended for adults and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our websites. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, or to object to certain processing.

To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Third-party links

Our websites may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

Early Education Career Institute (EECI)Email: enrollment@tipsforchildcare.comPhone: (833) 467-9997Websites: tipsforchildcare.com and eceapprentice.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and should be reviewed by your legal counsel to ensure it meets your specific operations, state requirements, and any applicable funding or compliance obligations.