Privacy Policy

Your privacy and your child's safety are our top priorities

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

At Affordable Math Tutors, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our students and their families. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you and your child when you use our tutoring services.

Information We Collect

Student Information

  • Student name, grade level, and age
  • Academic performance and learning needs
  • Math subjects requiring tutoring assistance
  • School information (if relevant to tutoring)
  • Learning style preferences and educational goals

Parent/Guardian Information

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Billing and payment information
  • Communication preferences

Session Information

  • Session dates, times, and duration
  • Topics covered during tutoring sessions
  • Progress notes and assessment results
  • Homework assignments and practice materials

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide personalized tutoring services tailored to your child's needs
  • Schedule and coordinate tutoring sessions
  • Track student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly
  • Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress
  • Process payments and maintain billing records
  • Improve our tutoring services and teaching methods
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect student safety

Student Data Protection

FERPA Compliance: We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and treat all student educational records with strict confidentiality.

  • Student information is never shared with third parties without parental consent
  • All tutors sign confidentiality agreements
  • Student records are stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel
  • We do not sell or rent student information to any third parties
  • Session recordings (if any) are used solely for educational purposes and require consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure encrypted connections for all online tutoring sessions
  • Password-protected access to student records
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to student information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure payment processing through trusted third-party providers

Parent/Guardian Rights

As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:

  • Access your child's tutoring records at any time
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information
  • Receive regular progress updates
  • Withdraw consent for information sharing
  • Request deletion of your child's information after services end
  • Opt out of promotional communications

Information Retention

We retain student information only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete your child's information after the tutoring relationship ends, except where required by law to maintain certain records.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Video conferencing (for online tutoring sessions)
  • Payment processing
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Email communications

These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using student information for any purpose other than providing the specified services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

affordablemathtutors@hotmail.com
(206) 390-1893