PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Fluent Minds Educational Services

Effective Date: January 2022

Last Updated: March 2025

Fluent Minds Educational Services is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our website and tutoring services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Parent/guardian name

  • Student name and age

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Grade level and academic needs

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Booking & Session Information

  • Appointment history

  • Attendance records

  • Session notes (where applicable)

  • Communication records related to tutoring services

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Cookies and usage analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and provide tutoring services

  • Process payments securely

  • Communicate about bookings and session updates

  • Match students with appropriate tutors

  • Maintain service records

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

To operate our services, we use trusted third-party platforms, including:

  • Online scheduling systems

  • Secure payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • Virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Google Meet)

  • Website hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace)

These providers process information only as necessary to deliver services and maintain their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

We may share limited personal information in the following situations:

  • With assigned tutors, for instructional purposes

  • With payment processors to complete transactions

  • If required by law or legal process

We do not share or sell personal data for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

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

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we take appropriate precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Session records may be retained for quality assurance and administrative purposes.

7. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal obligations)

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests may be submitted to the contact information below.

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Information

Fluent Minds Educational Services

Operated by Keren Argueta

Email: info@fluentminds.org

Phone: (905) 320-6510

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.