Effective Date: July 4, 2026
Merit Star Tuition Center INC ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our online courses, or interact with our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you purchase an online course or contact us through our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Billing Address
- Payment Information
- Order Details
- Any information you submit through contact forms or customer support requests
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) Address
- Browser Type
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Pages Visited
- Time Spent on the Website
- Referral Source
This information helps us improve our website, enhance user experience, and maintain website security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process course purchases
- Provide access to digital learning materials
- Deliver account-related communications
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Improve our website and educational services
- Detect fraudulent or unauthorized activities
- Comply with legal obligations
- Send promotional emails and course updates (only with your consent)
3. Email Marketing
With your permission, we may send you emails regarding:
- New course releases
- Educational resources
- Promotions and special offers
- Platform updates
- Company news
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Consent
When you provide personal information to purchase a course, submit a contact request, or create an account, you consent to our collection and use of your information solely for those purposes.
If we request your information for additional purposes, such as marketing communications, we will ask for your explicit consent or provide an opportunity to opt out.
5. Withdrawal of Consent
If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to contact you or to continue processing your personal information where consent is the legal basis, you may contact us at:
Email: service@meritstartuition.com
We will process your request in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information if:
- Required by applicable law or legal process;
- Necessary to protect our legal rights;
- Required to investigate fraud or security issues;
- You violate our Terms of Service.
7. Payment Security
All payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
Payment providers comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), managed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), which includes major payment brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to assist in operating our website and delivering our services, including:
- Payment processors
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email marketing platforms
- Customer support tools
These providers only collect and process personal information necessary to perform their services.
Please review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for additional information regarding their practices.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Once you leave our website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Analytics
We may use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics data may include:
- Visitor behavior
- Traffic sources
- Device information
- Website performance
This information is used solely to improve our website and educational services.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Sensitive payment information is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology where applicable, and our payment providers follow PCI-DSS security standards.
Although no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable measures to protect your information.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and online courses are intended for individuals who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction.
If minors use our services, they should do so under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will become effective immediately upon publication on this page. Material changes will be clearly indicated by updating the effective date at the top of this policy.
We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Merit Star Tuition Center INC
1880 Office Club Pointe, Suite 2325
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
United States
Email: service@meritstartuition.com