AMIDON STUDIOS
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: Mar. 30, 2026
Amidon Studios Language Studies respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with our educational services.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Student information needed for lesson placement and scheduling
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Communication related to lessons, scheduling, and billing
We do not collect or store full credit card numbers on our own servers.
Payment Processing
We use secure third-party payment processors to handle payments. These processors collect and store payment information directly and securely.
Depending on the service, payments may be processed through one of the following platforms:
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Stripe – for credit card and ACH (bank) payments
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PayPal – for subscription and automated payments
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HoneyBook – for invoicing and manual payments
When you make a payment, your payment details (such as credit card or bank account information) are provided directly to the payment processor and are governed by that processor’s privacy and security practices.
We receive confirmation of payment and limited transaction details (such as amount, date, and payer name), but we do not have access to full payment credentials.
Each processor’s use of your information is governed by their respective privacy policies:
How We Use Information
We use your information to:
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Provide educational services
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Schedule and manage lessons
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Communicate regarding programs, scheduling, and policies
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Process payments and enforce agreed-upon payment terms
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Maintain records required for business and legal purposes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
SMS Communications
If you provide your phone number, you may receive SMS messages from Amidon Studios related to inquiries, scheduling, and student support.
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Data Privacy and Security: We do not transfer your personal information to any external organizations for any purpose. And we do not share mobile opt-in information with third parties. We have strict internal controls to prevent unauthorized access or sharing of your data.
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SMS Message Types: You will receive SMS messages related to your registration, scheduling, and payment, including reminders and confirmations.
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Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your activity.
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Carrier Fees: Message and data rates may apply.
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Opt-Out Rights: Acknowledge users' right to opt out of messaging campaigns.
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Opt-Out Instructions: To opt out of SMS messages, reply STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to any message.
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Help and Support: For help, reply HELP to any message or contact us at jackie@amidonstudios.com.
ACH (Bank) Payments
If you choose to pay via bank account (ACH), your bank information is collected and stored securely by our payment processor (such as Stripe).
This information may be used to process future authorized payments in accordance with agreed-upon policies and with prior notice, as required by law.
We do not access your bank balances, transaction history, or login credentials.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information. Payment data is handled exclusively by secure third-party processors that comply with industry security standards.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact:
Amidon Studios Language Studies
Email: jackie@amidonstudios.com
Website: www.amidonstudios.com
