Who We Are

ABC Tutor Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Lisa Meechan, an educator with over 40 years of early childhood experience. We provide free, evidence-based, phonics-smart™ handwriting and literacy materials — including worksheets, songs, characters, and training videos — to families, educators, and schools.

• Legal Name: ABC Tutor Inc.
• Website: abctutor.org
• Location: Delavan, WI 53115, United States
• Contact: info@abctutor.org

Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to deliver our free resources and improve our mission. The following table summarizes what we collect and why:

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, government IDs, or any sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver the free handwriting and phonics PDF pack you requested
• To send occasional emails containing free literacy resources, activity ideas, and updates from ABC Tutor Inc. (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• To measure how our resources are being used and reach our goal of equitable early literacy
• To improve our website content, landing pages, and educational materials
• To comply with applicable laws and protect the rights of our organization

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

ABC Tutor Inc. complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our free resources are designed to be used by an adult (parent, teacher, or guardian) with a child — not submitted directly by the child.

If you believe that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@abctutor.org and we will delete that information promptly.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their children’s internet use and to contact us with any concerns about our practices.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and measure our reach. Here is what we use:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from accessing our free resources.

Email Communications

When you submit your email address to receive our free pack, you are opting in to receive communications from ABC Tutor Inc. These may include:

• Delivery of your requested free handwriting and phonics pack
• Occasional newsletters featuring free literacy resources, tips, and activities
• Mission updates and impact stories from our nonprofit programs

We use a third-party email service provider to manage and deliver our emails. This provider may process your email address on our behalf but is contractually prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate our website and deliver emails (e.g., email platform, web hosting). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only process your data as directed by us.
• Analytics partners: Aggregate, anonymized data may be processed by Google Analytics to help us understand site usage. No personally identifiable information is shared.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request (such as a court order or subpoena).
• Nonprofit impact reporting: We may share aggregate, non-identifiable statistics (e.g., total downloads, geographic reach) with our donors and grant funders to demonstrate mission impact.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications or as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

• If you unsubscribe, we will remove you from our active mailing list within a reasonable time. We may retain a suppression record of your email address to ensure we do not accidentally re-subscribe you.
• Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings (typically 26 months).
• If you request deletion of your personal information, we will do so unless we are required by law to retain it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to opt out: Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
• California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@abctutor.org.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@abctutor.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites and resources — such as YouTube videos, donor platforms, or educational references. This Privacy Policy applies only to abctutor.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information with them.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information you share with us. Our website uses HTTPS encryption and we use reputable third-party providers with their own security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please contact us immediately at info@abctutor.org if you believe your information has been compromised.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify subscribers via email.