privacy policy

Effective Date: June 2025

At Academic Independence ("we", "our", "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services, including SMS communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Register for our tutoring services
Sign up through our website
Opt in to receive SMS updates
Contact us for support or inquiries

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment information
Educational needs and academic performance (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and manage tutoring services
Communicate with you about your account, appointments, and services
Send important service updates, reminders, or promotions via email or SMS (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Ensure legal compliance

3. SMS Communications

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from us for:

Appointment confirmations and reminders
Service updates and scheduling
Promotional offers or events

No mobile or messaging consent information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, or process payments. All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@academicindependence.com

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

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

Academic Independence
Email: info@academicindependence.com
Phone:832-925-7478
Address: 7670 Woodway Drive Suite 250, Houston, TX 77063