By using Circletime.ca ("the App"), you agree to the terms of service ("ToS") as described below.
The ToS is essential for setting legal boundaries and expectations between the App and its users. Please read the ToS carefully prior to using the App. If you do not agree to the ToS, you should not use the App.
The App intends to assist facility managers, teachers, and parents during their child care experience by offering a platform for data retention and organization, scheduling, billing, and communication.
The App collects, stores, and processes personal information of parents and children, including but not limited to names, addresses, dates of birth, sensitive health information, banking details, and emergency contact details. All personal data is stored securely and will only be used only for the purpose of childcare administration and communication. We will not sell, lease, or share personal data with third parties, except as required by law.
The App maintains strict compliance with all local and federal privacy and security laws in jurisdictions where our services are offered. This includes HIPAA (U.S.), PIPEDA (Canada), and FIPPA (British Columbia). All data transmission is secured through TLS (HTTPS), and we encrypt sensitive personal data using using AES-256. The App also maintains strict role-based access for all sensitive data, with requirements for strong passwords, multifactor login for administrators, and auto-logout once inactive. The App will also delete all children's sensitive data after a maximum of 5 years after the child's last known enrollment.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for a detailed overview of how we handle personal data.
The App reserves the right to modify the ToS at any time. If the ToS is modified, users will be notified upon login, and given the opportunity to read the new ToS. Continued use of the App will be considered by all parties involved as acceptace of the new ToS.
New user accounts can be created using the App's registration page. We reserves the right to stop or limit new registrations at any time.
To use certain features of our App, users must create an account by providing a valid email address, creating a password, and completing any required fields in the registration form. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by our registration form. You also agree to update your information as necessary to maintain its accuracy and security.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. The App and its parent company, "Little Monsters Academy", will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.
The App must not be used to discuss or promote illegal activities, harassment, infringement of intellectual property, or distribution of confidential information.
The App does not claim ownership over any photos of our users, staff or children. Users are expected to refrain from uploading photos without permisson from the owner or copyright holder.
The App is currently only for use within the jurisdiction of British Columbia, Canada. All users must be at least 18 years of age, and be of sound health and mind to be working with children.
Currently, the App is only accessible through a web browser as a private prototype still very much in pre-Alpha.
You agree to provide accurate information on the App, and that you have written permission from all families to be inserting their data into the App. We are not liable for any unsanctioned release or distribition of sensitive personal data arising from not adequately securing access to your account. As a user of the App, you are responsible for securing your account and it's associated data behind strong passwords and diligent logout procedures if leaving the workspace.
You agree not to share, sell, profit, or attempt to profit off the information in the App, and that all personal information is strictly confidential between each individual, users of the App, and the App.
We reserve the right to terminate any user account on the App at any time. Watch out.
The App provides an outlet for resolving disputes that may arise between the App and its users through the Public Forum, the ability to send Private Messages to Administrators, and an email address dedicated to responding to technical support.
The App will attempt to settle any legal disputes in the courts of British Columbia, Canada.
The App and its parent company, "Little Monsters Academy", operate under the jurisdiction of the province of British Columbia, Canada. Our web hosting provider, "Hostwinds LLC", is based in Seattle, Washington, USA. User data may be stored on servers in the United States, and wherever else our hosting provider deems appropriate. The App will abide by all jurisdictional law in regions where the App is available for user and where data servers are located.
Contact information will be provided once the App enters public use.