Privacy & Policy

Last Updated:

Mar 1, 2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

Out-of-School Time Essentials (OST Essentials)

Website: www.ostessentials.com

Email: admin@ostessentials.com

Address: 7850 White Lane Suite E-150, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Phone: (661) 665-8270

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you sign up for newsletters, submit contact forms, or make inquiries, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details.
If you purchase a product or service, we may collect billing and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors).

B. Automatically Collected Information

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve services. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Log Data: We may collect IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is used only for analytics and improving the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Provide and improve services, resources, and educational content
Communicate with you about updates, newsletters, and offerings
Personalize your experience and enhance site functionality
Maintain security and prevent unauthorized access
Comply with legal requirements and protect our rights

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard safeguards, including:

Encryption & Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with encryption.
Access Control: Only authorized personnel access personal information.
Monitoring: Security measures are reviewed regularly to prevent breaches.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or correct your information
Opt out of communications at any time via unsubscribe links
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations

To exercise your rights, contact us at: admin@ostessentials.com

5. Third-Party Services & External Links

We may use trusted third parties for services such as payment processing, analytics, and email communication. Each follows their own privacy and security policies.
Our website may contain external links. We are not responsible for the privacy or content of those sites.

6. Children’s Privacy

OST Essentials does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a child has submitted information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or services. All changes will be posted on this page. Please check back regularly for updates.