Mainly Montessori — Privacy Policy

Nov 11, 2026 · @Pilar

Effective date: November 11, 2026

Who we are and what this covers

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information Mainly Montessori collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. Mainly Montessori ("we," "us," or "our") is an online Montessori homeschool education business based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

This policy applies when you:

  • Visit mainlymontessori.com or learn.mainlymontessori.com (our "Sites")

  • Buy or use our curricula, courses, and programs, including the Primary Timeline, Elementary Timeline, the Montessori Homeschool Pathway (including the VIP tier and alumni renewals), The Montessori Reset, workshops, and free resources

  • Join our online community, forums, Office Hours, or group calls

  • Book a 1:1 consultation or coaching session

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or message us on Instagram, Facebook, or by email

By using our Sites or services, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use our Sites or services.

Information we collect

We collect information you give us, information collected automatically when you use our Sites, and information from the platforms we use to run the business.

Information you give us

  • Contact and account details: your name, email address, username, password (stored by our platform providers, never seen by us), profile photo, and any bio you add to your community profile.

  • Purchase details: what you bought, the amount, your billing name and address, and your payment plan or renewal status. Payment card details are collected and processed by our payment processor, Stripe. We do not see or store your full card number.

  • Information about your homeschool: details you choose to share in forms, onboarding questions, forum posts, consultations, or emails, such as your children's ages or levels, your homeschool goals, and questions about your family's learning.

  • Community content: posts, comments, questions (including questions submitted anonymously through our mentors), photos, and messages you share in our community or during live calls.

  • Consultation and coaching information: scheduling details and notes from 1:1 consultations or coaching sessions.

  • Messages to us: anything you send by email, contact form, or direct message on Instagram or Facebook.

  • Surveys and testimonials: your answers to surveys and any feedback or testimonial you agree to share.

Information collected automatically

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on pages.

  • Course progress: lessons viewed or completed and progress tracker activity inside our courses.

  • Email engagement: whether you open our emails or click links in them.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: see "Cookies and analytics" below.

Information from third parties

  • Social media: when you message us or comment on Instagram or Facebook, or use a keyword in our Instagram DMs, we receive your public profile name and handle and the content of your message.

  • Platform providers: our website, community, and payment providers share purchase and account details with us so we can deliver what you bought.

How we use your information

We use your information to deliver what you signed up for, support your homeschool, and run our business. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Process purchases, payment plans, renewals, and refunds, including checking eligibility for our guarantee

  • Give you access to your curriculum, courses, community, and live calls, and deliver curriculum files by email

  • Schedule and hold consultations and coaching sessions

  • Answer your questions and provide mentor support in forums and group calls

  • Send you emails about your purchase, account, program schedule, and policy changes

  • Send our newsletter, free resources, and information about our programs, if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)

  • Respond to keyword requests you send us on Instagram, such as sending a link you asked for

  • Understand how our Sites and courses are used so we can improve them

  • Share testimonials or feedback publicly, only with your permission

  • Prevent fraud, protect our community, enforce our Terms of Service, and meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations

AI tools. Our community may offer an AI assistant that answers technical and navigation questions. Questions you type into it are processed by the tool's provider to generate an answer. We also use AI writing and productivity tools in our business. We do not sell your information to AI companies, and we do not knowingly allow our providers to use your personal information to train their public models.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone, and we do not share it for targeted advertising.

Children's privacy

Our Sites and services are for parents and caregivers, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13, and accounts are for adults 18 and older.

Parents sometimes share information about their children with us, such as a child's age, level, or learning progress, or a photo of their child working with materials. When you do, please share only what is needed and avoid posting a child's full name, school, location, or other identifying details in community spaces. We use what you share only to support your homeschool, and we will never use a photo or story about your child publicly without your written permission.

If you believe a child has given us personal information directly, contact us at support@mainlymontessori.com and we will delete it.

Who we share information with

We share personal information only with people and companies that help us run Mainly Montessori, and only what they need to do that work.

Our team. Our mentors and contractors, including our Primary Mentor and virtual assistant, can access member information as needed to support you, answer forum questions, hold consultations, and manage enrollments. They are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Service providers. We use these platforms to run the business. Each has its own privacy policy.

Provider

What it does for us

What it may receive

Squarespace

Hosts mainlymontessori.com

Site usage data, form submissions

Circle

Hosts our courses, community, live events, and newsletter

Account, purchase, progress, community, and email engagement data

Stripe

Processes payments, payment plans, and refunds

Billing and payment details

ManyChat

Sends automated replies to Instagram DMs

Instagram name, handle, and messages

Meta (Instagram, Facebook)

Social media and our Facebook group

Your public profile and interactions with us

Google Workspace

Business email, calendar, and file storage

Emails, scheduling details, files you send us

SmartSuite

Internal business records and task tracking

Names, emails, enrollment details

Descript

Records and edits videos and call recordings

Your voice, image, and name if you appear in a recording

Zoom

Live calls, consultations, and coaching sessions

Name, email, voice, video, chat messages

QuickBooks

Taxes and accounting

Purchase and refund records

Other times we may share information:

  • With other members: anything you post in community spaces or say on a group call can be seen by other members. Please share only what you are comfortable sharing.

  • For legal reasons: to comply with the law, a court order, or a government request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Mainly Montessori, our members, or others.

  • If the business changes hands: if Mainly Montessori is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be transferred to the new owner, who will be bound by this policy or one that is equally protective.

  • With your permission: for any other purpose you agree to.

Cookies, recordings, retention, and security

Cookies and analytics. Our Sites and platforms use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and understand which content is helpful. These include the built-in analytics in Squarespace and Circle. We do not use advertising pixels or tracking tags. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some features (like staying logged in) may stop working.

Recordings of live calls. We record Office Hours, Planning Calls, workshops, and other group calls so members who can't attend live can watch later. Recordings are shared only inside the program, not publicly. If you'd rather not appear, you can keep your camera off, change your display name, or ask your question in the chat or ahead of time. 1:1 consultations and coaching sessions are recorded only if you agree.

Email. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter and marketing emails at any time using the link at the bottom of every email. We will still send you transactional emails about your purchase, account, or program while you are a member.

How long we keep information. We keep your information for as long as you have an account or access to a purchase, and afterward as long as needed to provide lifetime curriculum access, honor our refund policy, resolve disputes, and meet tax and legal requirements (generally up to 7 years for financial records). We delete or anonymize information we no longer need.

Security. We use reputable platforms with industry-standard security, limit who on our team can access member information, and use strong passwords and two-factor authentication where available. No system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we learn of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you as required by law.

Where information is stored. We are based in the United States, and our providers may store and process information in the United States and other countries. If you are outside the U.S., you understand that your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

Your rights and choices

Wherever you live, you can ask us to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct information that is wrong or out of date

  • Delete your information, unless we need to keep it for legal, tax, or refund reasons

  • Get a copy of your information in a portable format

  • Stop marketing emails at any time

  • Withdraw consent you've given, such as permission to use a testimonial or photo

To make a request, email support@mainlymontessori.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on it, and we will respond within 45 days. You can also update much of your profile information yourself inside our community. We will not treat you differently for using any of these rights.

Deleting your account or community profile may end your access to courses and community spaces. If you have lifetime curriculum access, tell us how you'd like that handled and we'll work with you.

State privacy laws. Residents of Colorado, California, and other U.S. states with consumer privacy laws may have additional rights, including the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, targeted advertising, or profiling. We do not sell personal information, and you can make any of these requests using the contact details above. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision with "Appeal" in the subject line.

Visitors outside the U.S. If you live in the UK, European Union, or another region with data protection laws, you may have additional rights, including the right to object to processing and to complain to your local data protection authority. We process your information to fulfill our contract with you, for our legitimate business interests, to meet legal obligations, and with your consent where required.

Changes and contact

We may update this Privacy Policy as our business, programs, or the law changes. When we do, we'll update the effective date at the top. If the changes are significant, we'll let members know by email or in the community before they take effect.

Questions about this policy or your information? Contact us:

Mainly Montessori 3609 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Ste 31-1056, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-6658 · support@mainlymontessori.com