Privacy policy

Brilliant Minds Tutoring –
Privacy Policy Last Updated: November 21, 2025

At Brilliant Minds Tutoring (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from https://www.brilliantmindsmm.com, your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register for tutoring services, schedule sessions, or communicate with us.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (including mobile number for SMS/text messaging)

  • Mailing address

  • Student/parent name and grade level

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or filling out forms

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our tutoring services

  • Schedule and confirm tutoring sessions

  • Send appointment reminders, rescheduling notices, and updates via email and SMS/text message

  • Send promotional offers, newsletters, or marketing materials (you may opt out at any time)

  • Process payments and issue invoices

  • Respond to your inquiries or customer service requests

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS / Text Message Communications

By providing your mobile phone number and checking the consent box (or otherwise affirmatively opting in), you expressly consent to receive text messages from Brilliant Minds Tutoring using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) or prerecorded/artificial voice. These messages may include:

  • Appointment reminders and scheduling updates

  • Payment reminders

  • Special promotions or discounts

  • Important service announcements

Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message or contacting us at the information below. Message frequency varies.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

No mobile 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.

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., scheduling tools like Calendly/Acuity, payment processors like Stripe/PayPal, SMS providers like Twilio, email services like Mailchimp)

  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content or ads. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

We may use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar services. For more information, see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw consent for SMS messages (by replying STOP)

  • Request information about data collection (especially under CCPA/CPRA for California residents)

To exercise these rights, contact us at Brilliantmindsmm@gmail.com or the contact information below.

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our services are not intended for children under 13 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Brilliant Minds Tutoring
Glenview / North Shore, Illinois
Email: Brilliantmindsmm@gmail.com
Phone: 847-495-7030
Website: https://www.brilliantmindsmm.com