Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
The STEM Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our tutoring services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways:
Personal Data
When you fill out our contact form or register for services, we may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, student level, and subject of interest. This information is voluntarily provided by you.
Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing our website. This data helps us improve our website and services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To respond to your inquiries and schedule tutoring sessions
- To provide and maintain our tutoring services
- To communicate with you about appointments, updates, and educational resources
- To improve our website, services, and customer experience
- To send periodic emails regarding your sessions or other services (you may opt out at any time)
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., email services, payment processing).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If The STEM Academy is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services may be used by minors (students under 18) with parental consent. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities. If you believe we have collected information from a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
The STEM Academy
College Station, Texas
Email: tutormike@stemacademy.com