Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to https://garlandelearning.com (the “Site”), operated by Garland Digital Learning Design LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, creating an account, or making a purchase, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy (together, the “Policy”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of a business, you confirm you have authority to bind that business to this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third parties.
2.1 Information you provide
- Contact information: name and email address, when you sign up, subscribe to updates, or contact us.
- Account information: username, password, and any profile details you add.
- Payment and financial information: billing name, billing address, and payment details (see Section 4 for how this is handled).
- Communications: any messages, support requests, or feedback you send us.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, and general location.
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages, via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account, and send you email confirmations, receipts, and service updates.
- Process payments and prevent fraud.
- Send newsletters, promotions, or product updates, where you’ve opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time.
- Respond to support requests and communicate with you about your account.
- Improve the Site, understand usage patterns, and troubleshoot issues.
- Comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements tied to payment records.
4. Payment & Financial Data
When you make a purchase, we collect the billing information necessary to process the transaction, such as your name, billing address, and payment method.
We retain limited transaction records (e.g., amount, date, order description) for accounting, tax, fraud-prevention, and customer service purposes, as required by law.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and access controls on stored data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at hello@garlandelearning.com.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your information.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@garlandelearning.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (e.g., 30–45 days).
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations (including financial record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When no longer needed, information is deleted or anonymized.
10. Acceptable Use
By using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks connected to the Site.
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Site, including through malware or excessive automated requests.
- Provide false payment or account information, or attempt fraudulent transactions.
11. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Garland Digital Learning Design LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site.
Nothing in this Policy limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date, and where required, we will notify you directly (e.g., by email). Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:
Garland Digital Learning Design LLC
9108 Church Street, Manassas, VA 20110
Email: hello@garlandelearning.com
