Next Step SAT - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

Company Name: Next Step SAT Coaching ("Next Step," "we," "us," or "our")

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better educational services, communicate with parents and students, and improve our programs.

Personal Information You Provide: When you fill out a form, request information, or enroll a student, we may collect personal details including:

Parent/Guardian full name, email address, and phone number.

Student name, grade level, target test date, and academic goals.

Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways).

Automated Technical Data: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect standard usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device details, pages viewed, and referral sources via cookies or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for business and educational purposes, including to:

Evaluate student eligibility and tailor coaching plans.

Contact parents or guardians regarding consultations, scheduling, and program updates.

Process transactions and send billing notifications.

Improve our website design, performance, and user experience.

Send relevant educational resources, marketing updates, or news (you can opt out at any time).

3. Student & Minor Privacy

Because our services involve students under the age of 18:

We collect information about minors only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Student data is used strictly for instructional and educational support purposes.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

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

We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or sending communications (e.g., payment processors, CRM systems like GrowthPilot). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request to protect our legal rights or the safety of our users.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar web technologies to analyze traffic, remember preferences, and measure marketing effectiveness. You can set your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no data transmission over the internet or wireless network can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information.

Opt out of receiving promotional emails or SMS communications by clicking "unsubscribe" or replying "STOP."

Request details on how your information is stored or processed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when revisions were last made.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:

Next Step SAT

Email: [email protected]