Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
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Bright Steps Parenting (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates brightstepsparenting.com and provides educational preparation materials for parents. This page explains how we handle your information and the important limits of what we provide. Please read the disclaimer carefully.
We are not attorneys or advocates, and this is not legal advice.
Bright Steps Parenting is an educational resource. We are not attorneys, we are not licensed or certified special education advocates, and we do not provide legal advice, legal representation, or advocacy services. The IEP Prep-Kit and everything on this website are educational and informational materials only, intended to help you understand the special education process and prepare for your own meetings.
Nothing we provide creates an attorney-client relationship or an advocate-client relationship. If you need legal advice or representation, please consult a licensed attorney who specializes in special education law in your state.
We do not guarantee any outcome.
Your child’s school, IEP team, and district make all final decisions about eligibility, services, placement, and accommodations. We cannot and do not guarantee that using our materials will result in any particular outcome — including approval of any accommodation, service, or plan. Our materials are designed to help you prepare and advocate for your child more effectively, but every situation is unique and results vary.
Information may not fit your exact situation.
Special education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504, is complex and is applied differently across states, districts, and individual cases. While we work to provide accurate, helpful, and current information, we make no warranty that our materials are complete, accurate, or applicable to your specific circumstances. You are responsible for verifying any information as it applies to your child, your district, and your state, and for any decisions you make.
Use at your own discretion.
Any action you take based on our materials is taken at your own discretion and risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bright Steps Parenting is not liable for any decisions, outcomes, damages, or losses arising from your use of our website or materials.
Not medical or psychological advice.
Nothing on this site is medical, psychological, or clinical advice. For diagnosis or treatment questions, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Information we collect
To prepare your Prep-Kit and respond to you, we collect the information you choose to give us — such as your name, email address, state, school district, and the details you share about your child and your situation through our forms.
Sensitive information about your child. Because our service involves your child’s educational needs, you may share sensitive details with us. We treat this information with care, use it solely to prepare your Prep-Kit and support you, and do not sell it or share it for marketing.
Payment information
Payments are processed by third-party payment providers under their own privacy policies. We do not store your full credit card or bank details on our servers.
How we use your information
- To prepare and deliver your custom IEP Prep-Kit
- To respond to your questions and provide support
- To process your order and send you related confirmations
- To improve our materials and service
- To send you updates only if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime)
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us operate (such as payment processors, email delivery, and website hosting), when required by law, or in connection with a business transfer. We never share your child’s information with your school or district — what you do with your Prep-Kit is entirely up to you.
Data retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide your Prep-Kit, support you, and meet our legal and administrative obligations. You may request that we delete your information by contacting us.
Your choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by emailing support@brightstepsparenting.com. You can opt out of any marketing emails using the unsubscribe link.
Children’s privacy
Our website and service are directed to parents and guardians, not to children. While you may share information about your child with us, we do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 18. Children should not use this site or submit information themselves.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party links
Our site and materials may link to outside resources we don’t control. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and we’ll update the date above.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email support@brightstepsparenting.com.
This document is provided as a general template tailored to our business and does not constitute legal advice. Laws that may apply to you — such as FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, or CCPA — vary by situation. For full compliance, consult a qualified attorney.