Privacy Policy

Liberty College Prep ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at www.libertycollegeprep.com and provides SAT/ACT preparation and academic tutoring services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit when you contact us, create an account, or purchase our services. This includes your first and last name, email address, phone number, and payment information. Payment transactions are processed by Square, Inc. We do not store your full card number, CVV, or bank account details on our servers.

1.2 Student Educational Records

For enrolled students, we may collect academic performance data, test scores, session attendance records, and tutoring session notes. This information is used solely to deliver and improve our educational services. Student records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, to the extent applicable.

1.3 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies and is used for analytics and to improve site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, manage, and improve our tutoring and test preparation services
• To process payments and send purchase confirmations and receipts
• To communicate with you about your sessions, scheduling, and account
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To send service-related notifications and, where you have opted in, promotional communications
• To track tutoring session hours and maintain student balance records
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our Services are directed to students of all ages, including children under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. All accounts for students under 13 must be created and managed by a parent or legal guardian. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will promptly delete the information.

Parents and guardians have the right to review the personal information we have collected from their child, request its deletion, and refuse further collection or use of their child's information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 9 below.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including Square, Inc. (payment processing) and our web hosting provider. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.

5. Payment Information

All payment transactions on our website are processed by Square, Inc., a PCI DSS-compliant payment processor. When you make a purchase, you are redirected to a Square-hosted checkout page. We do not receive, store, or process your full credit card number, debit card number, or bank account details. We retain only a transaction reference ID and the amount paid for our records. Square's privacy policy is available at squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function, including maintaining your login session. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website, including the ability to log in.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Student educational records are retained for a minimum of three years following the conclusion of services, in accordance with applicable law.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your 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.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business necessity.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any such email or by contacting us directly.
• California Residents (CCPA): California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.