Privacy Policy

FINALIZED AND POSTED: April 14, 2026

 

I. Privacy Policy  

1. Introduction 

 Special Education Services d/b/a Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is committed to privacy.  This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.Menta.com and all sites contained within that domain (the “Website”). Please read this Policy carefully. By accessing or utilizing the Website or any related services, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, including this Policy, please refrain from visiting our Website.  

In this Policy, “Personal Information” means information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, or certain online identifiers. Personal information does not include aggregate information or de-identified information, meaning that the information can no longer be attributed to an identifiable natural person without the use of additional information. 

The Website may contain links to other websites that are not covered by, and do not operate in accordance with, this Policy. Those third-party websites may independently solicit and collect personal information from you and, in some instances, provide us with information about your activities on those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements and/or policies of all third-party websites you visit to understand their information and privacy practices.  While we strongly support the protection of privacy on the Internet, we do not have control over, and are not responsible for, the actions of third parties.  

 

2. Use of Personal Information.  

Menta respects your privacy and the Personal Information you share with us when you visit the Website and follows generally accepted standards to protect Personal Information provided to us. For instance, should you decide to provide your contact information, you will be asked to provide your name and email address. All of that information is encrypted using SSL, an industry standard secure technology. This encryption is designed to prevent the theft or interception of the information you provide. SSL encryption is indicated on your Web browser by the display of a lock or key on the browser status bar. However, the Internet is a global communications vehicle open to threats, viruses, and intrusions from others. We cannot promise, and you should not expect, we will be able to protect your Personal Information at all times and in all circumstances.  

Except as set forth in this Policy, we do not collect Personal Information about you when you visit our Website, unless you voluntarily choose to provide such information. This Policy describes how Menta uses and handles certain information we learn about you from your visit to the Website. Your Personal Information will never be sold, leased, rented, or otherwise disclosed in any manner to any entity without your prior consent unless otherwise required by law or as may be necessary for regulatory compliance.   

A. General Uses.  

We may use Personal Information we collect as set forth in this Policy as follows:  

  • to send you information regarding your relationship with Menta; 
  • to ensure compliance with federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations (including cooperation with law enforcement);  
  • for operational purposes; 
  • to investigate, prevent, or take other action regarding suspected illegal activity, suspected fraud, or other wrongdoing; 
  • to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Menta, Website users, our employees, and others; 
  • to enforce Website terms and conditions or other applicable agreements or policies; and  
  • to establish or exercise our legal rights or to defend against legal claims.  

We may use information that is not Personal Information for any purpose.   

B. Retention. 

We will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set forth in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

C. Location. 

Menta is located in the United States. Regardless of where you are located when you access the Website, we will process your Personal Information (as set forth in this Policy) in the United States. The laws of the United States governing data protection may not be as comprehensive or as protective as the laws in the country where you are located.  

D. Students. 

If you are a Menta student, you may have additional rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”). For more information about FERPA, please visit: https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ferpa.  

 

3. Types of Information.   

A. Information You Provide.  

If you submit Personal Information, it is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection to conduct official Menta business, such as notifying you of events and information related to Menta that may be of interest to you. 

B. Cookies and Similar Technologies  

When you visit the Website, we may assign your computer one or more cookies to facilitate access to the Website and to personalize your online experience.  A “cookie” is a small text file that is stored on your computer for record keeping purposes. Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. A “session cookie” expires when you close your browser and is used to make it easier for you to navigate the Website. A “persistent cookie” remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time (and may be used, for example, to maintain your “logged in” status when visiting a protected area of the Website). Use of a cookie is not linked to any Personal Information while on the Website.   

Through the use of cookies, we may automatically collect information about your online activity on the Website, such as the web pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to sign in or use some of the interactive features that may be offered on the Website.    

We may allow certain service providers to serve cookies from our Website to allow them to assist us in various activities, such as doing analysis and research on the effectiveness of the Website, content, and advertising. You may delete or decline cookies by changing your browser settings. If you do so, some of the features and services of the Website may not function properly. 

We may use Google Analytics provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect the information identified above, for example, information about the operating system and the browser that you use, your IP address, the websites you previously accessed (referrer URL), your interactions with the Website, and the date and time of your visit to the Website. By accepting or using our Services, you consent to the processing of your data by Google. You can learn about how Google Analytics collects and processes data here. 

Menta may also use customized links or other similar technologies to track email links that you click. We may associate that information with your Personal Information in order to provide you more focused email communications. Each such focused email communication sent by Menta includes an unsubscribe link allowing you to stop delivery of that type of communication. 

 

4. SMS Policy 

This SMS Policy (the “SMS Policy”) governs how we treat the information that we collect and receive from you in connection with your use of our mobile phone communication SMS Services (“SMS Services”), which we make available to you through a third-party service provider. The terms of the Privacy Policy are also incorporated within this SMS Policy.  

By using SMS Service, you agree to the terms of the SMS Policy. Menta reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or change this SMS Policy at any time with or without prior notice to you. The date of the last update will be posted at the top of the Privacy Policy for your convenience. This SMS Policy, and any changes, are effective as soon as posted. Your continued use of the SMS Service following the posting of any changes to the SMS Policy constitutes your full acceptance of those changes. 

A. Information Collected through SMS Services 

Through the use of SMS Services, Menta will receive the following information (“SMS Information”) from our third party SMS service provider: your mobile phone number when you send a text message to us, the text of messages that you send to other users of the SMS Services, as well as any comments or feedback regarding the SMS Services that you send to us. 

B. How Menta uses SMS Information 

We use your SMS Information to (a) provide you with SMS Services, (b) process and respond to inquiries, (c) improve SMS Services, (d) communicate directly with you pertaining to you or your child’s education; and (d) if necessary, contact you with important announcements or messages. 

Each message that you send through SMS Services (either to us or to other users of SMS Services) is stored securely on our service provider’s servers. We retain these messages on our service provider’s servers. 

C. Disclosure of your information  

We will not share any Personal Information or SMS Information collected through your use or interaction with SMS Services. 

D. Security 

Menta takes precautions to ensure the security of your SMS Information, including ensuring that our third-party service providers protect the security of your SMS Information. However, we cannot guarantee that hackers or unauthorized personnel will not gain access to your SMS Information despite our efforts. You should note that in using SMS Services, your information will travel through third party infrastructures which are not under our control (such as a third-party SMS delivery platform or your carrier network). 

We cannot protect, nor does this SMS Policy apply to, any information that you transmit to other users. You should never transmit personal or identifying information to other users. 

E. Opting in  

A mobile user might opt-in by: 

  • Entering or providing Menta a phone number online; 
  • Filling out a form that includes their phone number; or 
  • Provide a phone number directly to a Menta teacher or other Menta administrator. 

    F. Opting Out

    Menta’s third-party service provider gives you the ability to opt out of the Service for any reason. You can opt out by texting “STOP” to the originating phone number. Alternatively, you can also contact a Menta teacher or administrator directly and inform them that you no longer wish to receive the Service. 

    G. Minors using SMS Services

    The Service is not intended for children under 13. Children aged 13 or older should not submit any Personal Information without the permission of their parents or guardians. By using the Service, you are representing that you are at least 18, or that you are at least 13 years old and have your parents’ permission to use the service. 

    H. Intended audience. 

    Menta requires that users of its SMS Services be limited to US residents only. 

     

    5. No Third-Party Rights. 

    This Policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties. 

     

     

    II. Contact Information.  

    Based on the applicable laws of your state, you may have the right to request access to your personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us at https://menta.com/contact-us/ 

     

    If you have any questions about the Policy, please contact us at https://menta.com/contact-us/ 

     

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