Privacy PolicyĀ
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Effective Date:Ā 05/01/2025
Last Updated:Ā 07/12/2025
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The Speech Method ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you use our website, online courses, and related services (collectively, the āServiceā).
By accessing or using The Speech Method, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
When you register or interact with our platform, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing information (via secure third-party processors)
- Child's name and age (if voluntarily provided for personalized content)
- Course activity and progress
- Communication preferences
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B. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide access to our online speech therapy content
- Deliver customer support and respond to inquiries
- Customize user experience and recommend content
- Improve the quality of our services and content
- Send emails about course updates, promotions, and newsletters (you can opt out)
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only in the following ways:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We use trusted vendors for hosting, payment processing, email communication, and analytics.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: If The Speech Method is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred.
4. Childrenās Privacy
The Speech Method is intended for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. This includes:
- Secure servers and encrypted data storage
- Secure payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Access controls and staff confidentiality protocols
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Analyze user behavior and improve functionality
- Customize content and promotional emails
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may limit site functionality.
7. Your Rights and Choices
- Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of email marketing at any time
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
10. International Users
If you are accessing The Speech Method from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the āLast Updatedā date at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
The Speech Method
Email:Ā [email protected]
Website:Ā www.TheSpeechMethod.com
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