Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 27, 2026


1. INTRODUCTION

Tuition Aid Consulting LLC ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational consulting services ("Services") and visit our website ("Website").


This policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, which govern our relationship with you. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you use our Services, we collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Financial information (tax returns, income statements, asset records, and other financial documentation)
  • Educational information (college preferences)
  • Communication records (emails, institutional correspondence, and consultation notes)


2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our Website
  • Referral source


3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Provide educational consulting services as described in our Terms and Conditions
  • Prepare for and conduct research
  • Communicate with you about our Services
  • Improve our Services and Website functionality
  • Comply with legal obligations


We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.


4. DATA SECURITY AND STORAGE

4.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, with particular emphasis on secure document handling:

  • All document uploads are stored through Proton® (https://proton.me ), which provides end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring that even Proton cannot access your data
  • We use Linkly® (https://linkly.com ) to create multi-level rotator links with click limits of one, connected to specific Proton Drive folders, ensuring that only the intended recipient can access your documents
  • Limited access to your information by only those consultants directly assisting you
  • Secure transmission protocols for all communications


4.2 Data Retention

For specific details about our data retention practices, including the automatic deletion of all documentation on October 1st of each year, please refer to Section 4.3 of our Terms and Conditions.


4.3 Security Acknowledgment

While we implement strong security measures, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you share sensitive information at your own risk, and you agree to use secure methods when transmitting documents to us.


5. SHARING OF INFORMATION

5.1 Limited Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy or with your explicit consent.


5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements.


5.3 FAFSA Data Handling

We understand that FAFSA data is subject to specific restrictions under the Higher Education Act (HEA) and other federal regulations. We handle all FAFSA-related information in accordance with these requirements and do not disclose such information without your explicit written consent where required by law.


6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our Services integrate with trusted third-party platforms that handle specific aspects of our service delivery:

  • Zoom Business Plus® for video consultations
  • Proton® for secure document storage and transmission
  • Stripe® for payment processing
  • Hubspot® for forms and communication records
  • Linkly® for secure link management
  • Netfly® for back end processing


These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

7.1 Access and Correction

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at the email address below.


7.2 Data Deletion

For specific details about our data deletion practices, including the automatic deletion of documents on October 1st each year, please refer to Section 4.3 of our Terms and Conditions. If you wish to have your information deleted before this date, you may request deletion by contacting us.


7.3 Communication Preferences

You may opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.


8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.


9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for use by children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.


10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. If we make material changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before they take effect. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:


Tuition Aid Consulting LLC™
Email: eharris@tuitionaidconsulting.com
Phone: (508) 834-3677


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