Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: September 5, 2026

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The Reading Studio (“The Reading Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and services, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request a consultation, schedule a tutoring session, or otherwise communicate with The Reading Studio.

This may include:

• Parent or guardian name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Student's first name

• Student's age or grade level

• Information about reading needs, goals, or areas of concern

• Information you choose to provide about your student's educational experience

• Scheduling and appointment information

• Messages, questions, or other information submitted through our website forms

We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website usage information.

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2. How We Use Information

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We use information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Schedule and manage consultations and tutoring sessions

• Understand a student's needs and educational goals

• Prepare for and provide individualized tutoring services

• Communicate with parents or guardians about services and appointments

• Improve our website and services

• Maintain appropriate business and service records

• Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We do not use information about a student's reading needs or educational challenges for advertising purposes without appropriate permission.

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3. Student Information

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The Reading Studio understands that information concerning a student's education and learning needs can be personal and sensitive.

Please share only information that is reasonably necessary for us to understand and provide tutoring services. We encourage parents and guardians to avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information through general website forms.

Information provided about a minor should be submitted by a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult.

The Reading Studio does not knowingly use this website to independently collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.

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4. Cookies and Website Analytics

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Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the user experience.

These technologies may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device type, browser information, and general website activity.

Depending on the services used on this website, third-party providers may place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

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5. Third-Party Services

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The Reading Studio may use third-party services to operate portions of the website and business, including website hosting, scheduling, email communication, payment processing, video conferencing, analytics, or other business functions.

These providers may process information on our behalf or according to their own privacy policies.

Examples may include services such as:

• Website hosting and website-building platforms

• Appointment scheduling providers

• Email and communication platforms

• Payment processors

• Video conferencing services

• Website analytics providers

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services you use to interact with The Reading Studio.

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6. How We Share Information

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We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information when reasonably necessary to:

• Provide requested tutoring or business services

• Work with service providers who help us operate the business

• Process payments or appointments

• Respond to legal requests or comply with applicable law

• Protect the rights, safety, property, or security of The Reading Studio, our clients, or others

• Prevent fraud, misuse, or other unlawful activity

We do not publicly identify students or publish information about their educational experiences without appropriate permission.

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7. Testimonials and Success Stories

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From time to time, The Reading Studio may share testimonials, success stories, or feedback from families.

We will not publish a student's name, photograph, identifying information, or personal story for promotional purposes without appropriate permission.

If a testimonial is provided for publication, we may edit it for length, clarity, or formatting while preserving its meaning.

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8. Data Security

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We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no website, online form, email transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

For this reason, please do not submit passwords, payment-card information, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive information through general website forms or email unless specifically requested through a secure system.

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9. Data Retention

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We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, complying with legal obligations, and protecting our legitimate business interests.

The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the circumstances in which it was collected.

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10. Your Privacy Choices

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Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include the ability to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain information

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Request information about how your personal information is used or shared

• Object to or restrict certain processing

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

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11. Children's Privacy

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The Reading Studio provides educational services that may involve minors. We are committed to handling information about students responsibly and appropriately.

Our website is intended to be used by parents, guardians, adult students, and other adults seeking educational services. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children for independent marketing or unrelated commercial purposes.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate parental or guardian involvement, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

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12. Links to Other Websites

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Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy.

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14. Contact Us

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your information is handled, or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact The Reading Studio:

The Reading Studio
thereadingstudio.com

We welcome questions about privacy and are happy to clarify how information submitted through our website is handled.