Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

BrightPath Academic Tutoring (“BrightPath,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of students, parents, and visitors who use our services and website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information about you.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Parent and guardian names, email addresses, and phone numbers
• Student name and grade level
• Academic information relevant to tutoring services
• Payment and billing information processed through our secure payment provider
• Communications you send to us, including assessment request form submissions

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Schedule and conduct tutoring sessions and assessments
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress
• Process payments and maintain billing records
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Improve our services and website experience
• Send appointment reminders and session summaries

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

3. Student Privacy

We take student privacy seriously. We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable. Information about students is used solely to provide tutoring services and communicate with their parents or guardians.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; however, we work diligently to protect personal information using industry-standard practices.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly if you do so.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to assist with payment processing, appointment scheduling, and analytics. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it as directed by us.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the information below. We will respond to reasonable requests within 30 days.

8. Children Under 13

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We collect information about minor students only from their parents or guardians. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

BrightPath Academic Tutoring
3001 Hennepin Ave S, Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: (612) 555-0134