Early Edge is committed to being straightforward about how this website works and what happens when you use it. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used. There are no surprises here.

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What We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• When you use interactive tools on this website, such as the ROI Calculator, the inputs you enter — including investment type, estimated costs, hours saved, and staff counts — are collected along with the calculated results.

• When you contact us through a form on this website, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and message.

• If you opt in to text messaging through a form on this website, we collect your phone number for that purpose.

• Like most websites, we may collect standard technical information such as your browser type and general location when you visit. This is handled through standard website analytics.

 

Why We Collect It

The information collected through our tools helps Early Edge understand how Head Start programs are thinking about their investments and systems. We use this data in aggregate to improve our resources, inform our research, and develop content that is more useful to the programs we serve. We do not use it to identify or contact individual users.

Information submitted through contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

 

How We Use Your Information

• To improve the tools and resources available on this website.

• To inform Early Edge research and content, including reports and blog posts. Any data referenced publicly is aggregate and anonymous.

• To respond to direct inquiries submitted through our contact form.

• We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Text Messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Early Edge related to your inquiry, services, or engagement with us. These messages may include follow-up communication, scheduling, program updates, and relevant resources.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP.

Early Edge does not share or sell your phone number to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Data Storage

Information submitted through our website tools is stored securely through our website hosting provider. Contact form submissions and text messaging opt-ins are stored in our internal systems. We retain this data only as long as it is useful for the purposes described above.

 

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use standard analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our content. These tools may use cookies to collect aggregate data about page visits and usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. This will not affect your ability to use any tools on this website.

 

Your Choices

Because our tools do not require you to create an account or provide identifying information, there is no personal data profile to request or delete. If you submitted a contact form or opted in to text messaging and would like your information removed from our records, you can reach us at the address below and we will take care of it promptly.

 

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how Early Edge handles information, please send an email to info@theearlyedge.org.