Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Purposeful Advocacy, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the families and individuals we serve.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage our special education advocacy services.

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1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or services, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifying Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Educational Information: Details you provide about your child’s educational needs, records, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and related documents.

• Sensitive Information: Information about disabilities, medical conditions, or services requested, only when voluntarily shared for advocacy purposes.

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and similar data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Communicate with you regarding your advocacy needs.

• Provide consultation, guidance, and support related to special education matters.

• Maintain internal records for case management and service delivery.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal obligations when required.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

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3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: If you authorize us to share information with schools, agencies, or other professionals.

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us operate our website and services (e.g., secure data storage, email communication).

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

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4. Data Protection & Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure servers, encrypted communications, and restricted staff access. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

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5. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Withdraw consent to data collection at any time (which may affect our ability to provide services).

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual requirements.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: kristina@purposefuladvocacy.org

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6. Children’s Privacy

We recognize the importance of protecting children’s information. We collect details about minors only when voluntarily provided by a parent or legal guardian for advocacy purposes. This website is not intended for independent use by children under 18.

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7. FERPA, HIPAA, and Confidentiality

We are not a school district, medical provider, or law firm. However, we treat all client information with strict confidentiality and follow best practices consistent with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) principles when handling education and health-related information.

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8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

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9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised effective date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us.