Valley of the Moon Learning Effective Date: 5/22/2026 Last Updated: 5/22/2026
Valley of the Moon Learning (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website valleyofthemoonlearning.com and provides private tutoring and educational services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you and your family share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using our website, submitting your information, or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Valley of the Moon Learning is a private tutoring practice based in Sebastopol, California. For any questions about this policy, you can reach us at:
- Email: valleyofthemoonlearning (@) gmail.com
- Phone: (707) 596-8351
- Mailing Address: 874 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA 95472
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to provide tutoring services and operate our website.
Information you provide to us directly:
- Parent/guardian name and contact details (email, phone, mailing address)
- Student first name and, where relevant, age or grade level
- Scheduling and availability information
- Academic information you choose to share (e.g., areas of focus, reading level, school, learning goals, assessment results, or progress notes)
- Payment information processed through our third-party payment provider (we do not store full card numbers ourselves)
- Any messages or information you send us through our contact forms, email, or phone
Information collected automatically when you visit our website:
- Device and browser type, IP address, and general location
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the site
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Schedule, deliver, and improve tutoring sessions
- Communicate with parents and guardians about lessons, scheduling, and progress
- Process payments and maintain billing records
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our website or other channels
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use student information for advertising.
4. Children’s Privacy
We provide services to children and take the privacy of student information seriously.
- We collect student information only with the consent of, and primarily from, a parent or guardian.
- We use student information solely to provide tutoring services and to communicate with the parent or guardian.
- We do not knowingly request more information from a child than is reasonably necessary to provide our services.
- Parents and guardians may review, update, or request deletion of their child’s information at any time by contacting us using the details in Section 1.
If you believe we have collected information from a child without appropriate parental consent, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
5. How We Share Information
We share personal information only in limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as scheduling software, payment processors, email providers, and website hosting. These providers are permitted to use your information only to perform services for us.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our students, families, or business.
- With your consent: Any other sharing will be done only with your permission.
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to provide services, maintain business and tax records, and comply with legal obligations. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You may request earlier deletion as described in Section 9.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregate usage data.
You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you or your child
- Request that we correct inaccurate information
- Request that we delete personal information, subject to legal record-keeping requirements
- Withdraw consent or opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us using the information in Section 1.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your information, please contact us at:
Valley of the Moon Learning
874 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA 95472
valleyofthemoonlearning (@) gmail.com