Lumen Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Lumen Education Community ("we", "us", or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

When you register or interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Address

  • Phone number

  • Email address

When making payments, you will be directed to Square, our secure third-party payment processor. We do not store or process your payment information directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for purposes such as:

  • Creating and managing your account

  • Providing access to membership resources

  • Communicating with you regarding your account or services

  • Processing payments securely through Square

  • Responding to inquiries or customer service requests

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers who assist in operations (e.g., Square for payment processing)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption during data transmission

  • Secure access controls

  • Use of trusted third-party services (e.g., Square)

5. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent to data collection (this may limit service access)

To make any of these requests, contact us at:
lumenhomeschool@gmail.com

6. Use of Cookies

As of now, we do not use cookies or tracking tools. If this changes, we will update this section and provide options to manage preferences.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under this age.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Lumen Education Community
lumenhomeschool@gmail.com

Terms of Service

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Welcome to Lumen Education Community ("we", "us", "our"). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services (the “Services”). By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our Services.

1. Use of Services

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By registering, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and keep it up to date.

You agree not to use the Services for:

Any unlawful purpose

Impersonating others or misrepresenting your identity

Uploading malicious code or attempting unauthorized access

2. Membership and Payments

Certain features of our Services require registration and payment. By signing up, you agree to:

Pay all fees as listed at the time of purchase

Allow payment processing via Square

Understand that all payments are final unless otherwise stated in a specific refund policy

We reserve the right to modify fees or introduce new charges with notice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content provided on our site—text, graphics, logos, videos, and educational materials—is the property of Lumen Education Community or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent.

4. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, particularly if you violate these Terms or misuse the Services.

If your account is terminated for violating our Terms, you are not entitled to a refund.

5. Disclaimers

Our Services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the Services.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Loss of data or profit

Service interruptions or errors

6. User Content

If you post or upload content to the site (comments, submissions, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content for operational and promotional purposes.

You are responsible for any content you submit and agree not to post anything unlawful, defamatory, or offensive.

7. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post changes on this page and update the effective date. Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, contact us at:
lumenhomeschool@gmail.com