Brightniq Academy, LLC's Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08/25/2025

 

This Privacy Policy describes how Brightniq Academy (the "Site", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from www.brightniqacademy.com (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with us (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, update the "Last updated" date and take any other steps required by applicable law. By continuing to use Brightniq Academy’s services after updates are made to this Privacy Policy, you are agreeing to the revised terms.

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How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information:

To provide the Services, we collect personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that we collect and use varies depending on how you interact with us. In addition to the specific uses set out below, we may use information we collect about you to communicate with you, provide the Services, comply with any applicable legal obligations, enforce any applicable terms of service, and to protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others.

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What Personal Information We Collect:

The types of personal information we obtain about you depends on how you interact with our Site and use our Services. When we use the term "personal information", we are referring to information that identifies, relates to, describes or can be associated with you. The following sections describe the categories and specific types of personal information we collect.

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Information We Collect Directly from You:

Information that you directly submit to us through our Services may include:

- Basic contact details including your name, address, phone number, email.

- Child’s information such as name, age, date of birth, grade level, and special needs.

- Payment information: When you make a payment for classes or services at Brightniq Academy, we may collect payment details such as credit card information, billing address, or other payment methods (e.g., debit card, PayPal, Zelle, or other secure processors).

- Account information including your username, password, security questions.

- Customer support information including the information you choose to include in communications with us, for example, when sending a message through the Services.

- Any other information you choose to provide.

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Some features of the Services may require you to directly provide us with certain information about yourself. You may elect not to provide this information, but doing so may prevent you from using or accessing these features.

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Enrollment and Participation at Brightniq Academy:

When you enroll your child at Brightniq Academy, we will ask you to complete a registration form. This form may request information such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and other details necessary to support your child’s educational needs. We also collect basic information about your child, including name, age, and grade level, to properly place them in our programs.

Throughout your child’s enrollment, we may gather information about their participation and progress in our classes. This information allows us to provide personalized support, enhance our teaching methods and curriculum, and ensure the best possible learning experience for your child. With your consent, we may occasionally record classroom sessions (in-person or online) for educational purposes, teacher training, or program improvement.

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If you request information through the Brightniq Academy website or ask to schedule a consultation or class placement for your child, we may ask you to provide your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. This information is collected so we can communicate with you, share details about our programs, and arrange assessments or class registrations as requested. From time to time, we may also use your contact details to send you updates or announcements about Brightniq Academy services and programs by email or text message.

In addition, when you visit our website, we may collect non-personally identifying information that web browsers and servers typically provide, such as browser type, language preference, and the date and time of your visit. This information does not identify you personally and is used only in aggregate form to help us better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the online experience.

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Information We Collect through Cookies & Other Tracking Mechanisms:

A “cookie” is a small data file stored on your device by your web browser. Brightniq Academy uses cookies to help recognize returning visitors and to understand how our website is used. This allows us to improve user experience and provide more relevant content.

If you prefer not to allow cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block them before using our website. Please note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled. By continuing to use our website without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

Our systems do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, you may disable certain tracking, such as cookies, as described above. Our website may include links to third-party sites; Brightniq Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of those external sites. You may also opt out of targeted advertising by reviewing and adjusting your preferences within the privacy policies of third-party advertisers.

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Information We Obtain from Third Parties:

Finally, we may obtain information about you from third parties such as:​

- Companies who support our Site and Services.

- Our payment processors, who collect payment information (e.g., bank account, credit or debit card information, billing address) to process your payment and provide you with services you have requested, in order to perform our contract with you.

- When you visit our Site, open or click on emails we send you, or interact with our Services or advertisements, we, or third parties we work with, may automatically collect certain information using online tracking technologies such as pixels, web beacons, software developer kits, third-party libraries, and cookies.

- Third-Party Analytics. We may use automated tools and applications, such as Google Analytics, to monitor how visitors use our website. These tools help us understand website performance, improve functionality, and enhance the overall user experience. We may also use Google Analytics Remarketing to better understand visitor behavior and guide the placement of our remarketing campaigns.

- We may work with third-party providers to deliver internet-based advertising. This allows visitors to our website to see ads that may be more relevant to their interests, based on past visits to our site and general online activity. In some cases, this data may be connected with the personal information you have shared with us.

If you would like to manage your preferences or learn more about interest-based advertising, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Consumer Opt-Out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Self-Regulatory Program. Please note that even if you opt out of targeted advertising, you may still see general Brightniq Academy ads that are not customized to your interests.

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Any information we obtain from third parties will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible or liable for the accuracy of the information provided to us by third parties and are not responsible for any third party's policies or practices. For more information, see the section below, Third Party Websites and Links.​​

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How We Use Your Personal Information:

- Providing Services. We use your personal information to provide you with the Services in order to perform our contract with you, including to complete registration, to process your payments, to send notifications to you, to create, maintain and otherwise manage your account (if you have an account).

- Communicating with you through various channels, such as email or phone. We use your personal information to provide you with customer support and improve our Services. This is in our legitimate interests in order to be responsive to you, to provide effective services to you, and to maintain our business relationship with you.

- Responding to your questions and requests.

- Marketing and Advertising. We use your personal information for marketing and promotional purposes, such as to send marketing, advertising and promotional communications by email, text message or postal mail, and to show you advertisements for products or services. This may include using your personal information to better tailor the Services and advertising on our Site and other websites.

- Enhancing your experience and support our marketing efforts.

- Security and Fraud Prevention. We use your personal information to detect, investigate or take action regarding possible fraudulent, illegal or malicious activity.

- Verifying your identity upon your return to our sites.

- Meeting legal obligations, including court orders and legal claims.

- Enforcing our policies and contractual obligations.

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​We will never ask you for personal information through email or telemarketing. Please do not respond to such requests.​

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How We Disclose Personal Information:

We may share Personal Information with certain employees, contractors, instructors, and service providers (collectively, “Authorized Parties”) who need access to that information in order to deliver and improve our educational programs or for the purposes described in the “How We Use Personal Information” section. All Authorized Parties are required to keep this information confidential and may not use it for any purpose other than carrying out their duties for Brightniq Academy.

As a U.S.-based company, we may process or store Personal Information on servers located within the United States or in other jurisdictions. Some Authorized Parties may also be located outside of the United States. By enrolling your child in Brightniq Academy programs or by using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of Personal Information across borders.

Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to information independently collected or managed by third-party partners outside of Brightniq Academy’s direct control. However, we may share necessary information with instructors or contractors to ensure a seamless service experience (for example, sharing registration details with an instructor for class preparation).

Brightniq Academy does not sell, rent, or share Personal Information with third parties for monetary gain or for targeted advertising purposes. We will only disclose Personal Information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other lawful government request.

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In certain circumstances, we may disclose your personal information to third parties for legitimate purposes subject to this Privacy Policy. Such circumstances may include:​

- With third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT management, payment processing, data analytics, customer support, cloud storage).

- With business and marketing partners to provide services and advertise to you. Our business and marketing partners will use your information in accordance with their own privacy notices.

- When you direct, request us or otherwise consent to our disclosure of certain information to third parties with your consent.

- In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or bankruptcy, to comply with any applicable legal obligations (including to respond to subpoenas, search warrants and similar requests), to enforce any applicable terms of service, and to protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others.

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User Generated Content:

The Services may enable you to post reviews and other user-generated content. If you choose to submit user generated content to any public area of the Services, this content will be public and accessible by anyone.

We do not control who will have access to the information that you choose to make available to others, and cannot ensure that parties who have access to such information will respect your privacy or keep it secure. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of any information that you make publicly available, or for the accuracy, use or misuse of any information that you disclose or receive from third parties.

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Third Party Websites and Links:

Our Site may provide links to websites or other online platforms operated by third parties. If you follow links to sites not affiliated or controlled by us, you should review their privacy and security policies and other terms and conditions. We do not guarantee and are not responsible for the privacy or security of such sites, including the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information found on these sites. Information you provide on public or semi public venues, including information you share on third-party social networking platforms may also be viewable by other users of the Services and/or users of those third-party platforms without limitation as to its use by us or by a third party. Our inclusion of such links does not, by itself, imply any endorsement of the content on such platforms or of their owners or operators, except as disclosed on the Services.

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Children's Data:

We recognize the importance of safeguarding children’s privacy in the online environment. We do not knowingly collect or retain Personal Information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Any child-related information we request (such as name, age, grade, special needs) is collected solely for enrollment purposes or to help us plan and support your child’s learning experience, and only with parental involvement.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information without your consent, please contact us. We will take reasonable steps to delete that information or handle it in compliance with COPPA and other applicable privacy laws.

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Security and Retention of Your Information:

We maintain administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the Personal Information you provide to us against accidental, unlawful or unauthorized destruction, loss, alteration, access, disclosure or use. This includes our encryption of any data we transmit to third parties as described in this Privacy Statement. Please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee "perfect security." In addition, any information you send to us may not be secure while in transit. We recommend that you do not use unsecure channels to communicate sensitive or confidential information to us. We are not responsible for the accidental or unauthorized loss, use, or disclosure of your personal information.

How long we retain your personal information depends on different factors to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes or enforce other applicable contracts and policies. 

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Opt-Out Rights:

Marketing Communications
From time to time, we may send you emails, text messages, or postal mail with information about our programs, events, or special offers. If you prefer not to receive marketing or promotional messages, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in the message.

Use of Information
We may use your contact information to send class updates, registration confirmations, reminders, or review requests via SMS or email. We do not sell or share your mobile number or other contact details with third parties for marketing purposes. Opt-in data and consent for messaging are used only within our SMS provider and never shared externally. To stop receiving SMS messages, reply STOP at any time.

Messaging Terms & Conditions
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive informational messages (such as scheduling reminders, account updates, or announcements) from Brightniq Academy. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. For assistance, reply HELP. You can opt out of messaging at any time by replying STOP.

Please note that even if you unsubscribe from promotional communications, we may still contact you for essential administrative purposes, such as billing, registration or enrollment confirmations.

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Your Rights and Choices:

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the rights listed below in relation to your personal information. However, these rights are not absolute, may apply only in certain circumstances and, in certain cases, we may decline your request as permitted by law.

To exercise your rights, please contact us by completing the Contact Us form on our website or by emailing us at info@brightniqacademy.com.​

- Right to Access / Know. You may have a right to request access to personal information about you or your child that we hold about you, including details relating to the ways in which we use and share your information.

- Right to Delete. You may have a right to request that we delete personal information we maintain about you. 

Withdrawing your consent will not affect the legality of any use of your information that occurred prior to the withdrawal.

- Right to Correct. You may have a right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

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We are required to confirm your identity before processing your request. If we are unable to do so, we may not be able to move forward with fulfilling it.

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Notice to California Residents:

California residents are entitled to certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and related laws. These include:

• The right to access Personal Information we collect about you.

• The right to request correction or deletion of your Personal Information.

• The right to know if and when Personal Information is collected.

• The right to request disclosure regarding how your Personal Information is used.

• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information for commercial purposes (note: Brightniq Academy does not sell Personal Information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by completing the Contact Us form on our website or by emailing us at info@brightniqacademy.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days of receipt. If additional time is required, we will notify you with an explanation and may extend the response period by up to 90 days. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will provide you with the reason. You may also request that we reconsider our response.

Brightniq Academy will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. For example, your child’s enrollment, tuition, or quality of service will not be affected if you choose to exercise these rights.

You may authorize an agent to submit a CCPA-related request on your behalf. To process such requests, we may require verification of both your identity and the agent’s authority.

If you are under 18 and a registered user of Brightniq Academy’s online services, you may request the removal of content or information you have posted. While we will make reasonable efforts to honor such requests, complete removal may not always be possible (for example, if the content was shared by others or must be retained under applicable law).

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Notice to Residents of Other States:

If you are a consumer who resides in the states (other than California) in which state-level privacy law has been enacted such as Virginia, you may have the following rights as permitted by law:​

• Access the personal data we've collected about you.

• Correct or delete your personal information.

• Know if your data is being collected and request a disclosure.

• Opt out of having your information sold or shared for commercial use.

• Opt out of targeted advertising.

• Appeal any decision we make regarding your privacy rights.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us by completing the Contact Us form on our website or by emailing us at info@brightniqacademy.com. We make every effort to respond to privacy-related requests within 45 days of receiving them. If additional time is needed, we will notify you of the reason and the expected extension period. Depending on the type of request, we may ask for certain details to verify your identity before proceeding. You will receive confirmation once we have your request, and we will provide a response as quickly as possible, and always within the timeframe required by law. We also take reasonable steps to ensure that the person making the request is properly verified.

Exercising any of your privacy rights will not result in any form of unfair or discriminatory treatment by Brightniq Academy.