Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 3rd, 2026

1. Scope and Applicability

Tierra Educational Center, LLC (“Tierra,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website, educational services, and related interactions.

This Policy applies to all users, including adult students, minor students, parents or legal guardians, and website visitors.

2. Categories of Information Collected

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Identifiers and Contact Information

• Full name (student and/or parent/guardian)
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address

2.2 Student and Educational Information

• Date of birth (for placement and eligibility purposes)
• Enrollment, attendance, and course participation records
• Progress or performance information

2.3 Payment Information

• Billing and transaction details processed through a secure third-party provider
• We do not store full payment card data on our servers

2.4 Internet and Device Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device characteristics
• Website usage data and interaction metrics

3. Methods of Collection

We collect personal information through:

• Online registration, enrollment, and contact forms
• Direct communications (email, phone, in person)
• Participation in classes, including virtual sessions
• Use of third-party platforms and tools
• Automated technologies such as cookies and analytics tools

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal information for legitimate business and educational purposes, including:

• Delivering and administering educational programs
• Managing enrollment, scheduling, and student records
• Processing payments and financial transactions
• Communicating with students, parents, and prospective clients
• Facilitating online instruction and access to materials
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may disclose personal information to third parties solely as necessary to operate our services or comply with legal obligations, including:

• Payment Processors
• Analytics Services
• Video conferencing platforms
• Instructional and Communication Tools
• Cloud storage systems

These service providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose personal information:

• To comply with applicable laws or legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transaction, where permitted by law

6. Children’s Privacy and Parental Rights

We provide services to both adults and minors.

For individuals under 18:

• Personal information is collected with the consent of a parent or legal guardian
• Parents or guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s personal information

For children under 13, we comply with applicable provisions of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If personal information is collected without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

7. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These measures include:

• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Use of secure third-party service providers
• Data minimization practices

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention is determined based on:

• The nature and sensitivity of the data
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Operational and educational needs

9. Individual Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of personal information, where permitted
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications

Requests must be submitted using the contact information below. We may require identity verification prior to processing requests.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze website usage and improve functionality.

We utilize Google Analytics, which may collect information such as IP address, device information, and browsing behavior. Users may control cookie preferences through browser settings.

11. Third-Party Services

We rely on third-party providers to support our operations, including but not limited to:

• Authorize.net (payment processing)
• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Zoom (online instruction)
• Google Drive (document storage and collaboration)

These providers operate under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their independent practices.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Oregon Privacy Rights and Disclosures

13.1 Oregon Consumer Privacy Rights

Residents of Oregon may have certain rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

• Confirm whether we process their personal information
• Request access to personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal limitations
• Obtain a copy of personal information in a portable format, where applicable

We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.

13.2 Student Data Use

We collect and use student personal information solely for educational and operational purposes. We do not use student data for targeted advertising, profiling, or unrelated commercial purposes.

We limit data collection to what is reasonably necessary to provide our services.

13.3 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach involving personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required under Oregon law.

13.4 Biometric Information

We do not collect, store, or process biometric identifiers such as facial recognition data, fingerprints, or similar biometric information.

13.5 Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. Users may manage tracking preferences through browser settings.

14. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

Tierra Educational Center, LLC
Portland, Oregon, USA
Email: info@tierracenter.com
Phone: 503-213-3677

By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.