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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

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This Privacy Policy explains how HeartHaven Education ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit www.hearthaven.com (the "Website") or engage with our education consulting services.

We provide consulting, advisory, and informational services related to education, including but not limited to microschools, learning models, mentoring, publishing, and related professional services.

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1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Organization or school affiliation

  • Billing information (if applicable)

  • Information submitted through forms, consultations, downloads, newsletters, or scheduling tools

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B. Educational and Professional Information

In the course of consulting, you may provide information about:

  • Schools, programs, or educational models

  • Students or families (provided only by authorized adults)

  • Business or operational details related to educational institutions

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.

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C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent

  • Referring URLs

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D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Website. See our Cookie Policy below for details.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and manage education consulting services

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations

  • Send administrative, educational, or marketing communications (with consent where required)

  • Process payments and contracts

  • Improve our services and Website functionality

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, email platforms, scheduling tools, payment processors)

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

  • Authorities when required by law

We do not sell personal information.

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4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

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5. Your Rights

A. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states (including California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah) may have additional rights under applicable law.

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

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6. Children’s Privacy and FERPA Awareness

Our services are directed to adults, including educators, administrators, founders, and parents. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under the age of 13.

In the course of education consulting, we may receive de-identified, aggregated, or limited student-related information provided by schools or authorized adults solely for advisory purposes.

FERPA Notice

To the extent that any information provided to us constitutes "education records" under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), such information is:

  • Provided by the educational institution or authorized parent/guardian

  • Used only for legitimate educational consulting purposes

  • Not redisclosed except as permitted by law or contract

We do not act as an educational institution and do not maintain official student education records. We rely on schools and parents to ensure that any data shared with us complies with FERPA and applicable state student privacy laws.

If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will delete such information promptly.

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7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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8. Contact Information

www.HeartHaven.com
Email: lora@hearthaven.com
Mailing Address: 16040 McAuley Road, Huntersville, NC 28078-4600

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Terms of Use

Effective Date: February 4, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of hearthaven.com operated by HeartHaven Education.

 

1. Educational Disclaimer

All content and services provided are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. You are responsible for compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

 

2. No Guarantees

We do not guarantee specific educational, financial, enrollment, or regulatory outcomes. Results depend on numerous factors outside our control.

 

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and materials, is owned by or licensed to HeartHaven Education and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission.

 

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for unlawful purposes

  • Submit false or misleading information

  • Attempt to disrupt Website security or functionality

 

5. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

 

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HeartHaven Education shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website or services.

 

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

 

8. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to the contact information listed above.

 

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 4, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how HeartHaven Education uses cookies and similar technologies on hearthaven.com.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function properly and provide analytics information.

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for Website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies – Help us understand Website usage and improve performance

  • Functional Cookies – Remember preferences and settings

  • Marketing Cookies – Used only with consent, where applicable

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3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

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4. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.

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