Privacy policy.

Analytics

This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • Clicks

  • Internal links

  • Pages visited

  • Scrolling

  • Searches

  • Timestamps

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.

These necessary and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.

These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.

Visitor data

When you buy something on this website, we collect personal information from you to fulfill the order. We may collect information like your:

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Details relating to your purchase (for example, your shirt size)

  • Email address

  • Name

  • Phone number

We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us.

As you go through checkout, this site may auto-complete your shipping and billing address by sharing what you type with the Google Places API and returning suggestions to you to improve your checkout experience.

For form block submissions

When you submit information to this website via webform, we collect the data requested in the webform in order to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us. We also share this information with Kit for storage.

If your submission includes sensitive information related to a student’s educational program, such as details from an IEP or behavior plan, you are confirming that you have legal permission to share this data for advocacy and support purposes. Michelle’s Special Education Advocacy will treat this information in accordance with FERPA and applicable student privacy laws.

For Member site subscribers

When you subscribe and purchase a membership on this website, we collect personal information from you to enable your member sites access. We may collect information like your:

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Details relating to your subscription

  • Email address

  • Name

  • Phone number

We share this information with Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so that they can provide exclusive member site hosting services to us.

As you go through checkout, this site may auto-complete your shipping and billing address by sharing what you type with the Google Places API and returning suggestions to you to improve your checkout experience.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Educational data submitted through webforms or communication channels will be retained only for the duration of active service and deleted upon written request by the submitting party.

Customer Accounts

If you create a customer account on this website, we collect personal information to improve our checkout experience and customer service.

This information may include your:

Billing and shipping address(es)

Details about your orders (for example, your shirt size)

Email address

Name

Phone number

We share this information with Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so they can provide website services to us.

Emails

Abandoned cart emails

You’ll receive an automated email within 24 hours after you abandon your shopping cart, if all of the following occur:

You enter your email address at checkout, or are logged into your customer account.

You add a product which is in stock to your shopping cart.

You close your browser or leave this website without completing your purchase.

You can unsubscribe from these messages at the bottom of the email.

The email will link back to this website, where you can pick up where you left off and complete your purchase.

Marketing emails

We may send you marketing emails, which you can unsubscribe from by clicking the link at the bottom of the email. We share your contact information with Squarespace, our email marketing provider, so they can send these emails on our behalf.

Order and account emails

We may email you with messages about your order or account activity. For example, we may email you to tell you that:

  • You’ve created a customer account

  • Your customer account password has been reset or updated

  • You’ve made a purchase

  • Your order has shipped

  • It’s not possible to unsubscribe from these messages.

We share your contact information with Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so they can send these emails to you on our behalf.

Squarespace Payments

When you make a purchase from us on this website, we use Squarespace Payments as our payment solution. Squarespace Payments is a fully integrated, native payment solution provided to us by our online store service provider Squarespace. Squarespace Payments makes use of the following third party service providers which will also receive your personal information and process it in accordance with their privacy policies:

Stripe - payment processing services. You can read Stripe’s privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

Sift - fraud monitoring and detection services. You can read Sift’s privacy policy at https://sift.com/service-privacy.

Educational Data & FERPA Compliance

Michelle’s Special Education Advocacy operates in alignment with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant state education laws.

When working with school teams, educators, or families, any shared data involving a student’s name, disability classification, IEP goals, behavioral information, or related educational records is considered protected educational information.

We do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable educational data without written permission from the parent or legal guardian or the agency holding educational authority, and only for the purpose of fulfilling contracted services.

Educational data shared through forms, email, or collaboration platforms is stored securely, encrypted when possible, and never sold, published, or reused beyond its intended purpose.

Licensees of the Stimulation Profile System are contractually required to uphold these same privacy protections when using any materials with student-specific information.

Terms and Conditions

1. General Use

By accessing or using this website, purchasing services, submitting forms, or accessing protected content, you agree to the terms outlined herein. These Terms and Conditions apply to all site visitors, clients, licensees, and subscribers.

2. Intellectual Property

All materials on this site, including the Stimulation Profile System, digital downloads, branded documents, logos, graphics, guides, PDFs, forms, and proprietary frameworks are the intellectual property of Michelle Velazquez and are protected by U.S. Copyright Law.

No content may be copied, redistributed, republished, rebranded, modified, or shared without explicit written permission from the owner.

Licensed users may access and use approved materials for internal professional purposes only, under the terms of their signed agreement. All rights are reserved.

3. Service Modifications

Michelle’s Special Education Advocacy reserves the right to update or improve services and digital content to reflect current best practices. Major updates will be communicated to licensees at least 30 days in advance. Updates are included during the active license period.

4. Educational Use Disclaimer

The content provided is intended to support families, schools, and service providers in understanding and responding to student needs. It is not a substitute for legal advice, educational determinations, or medical evaluations.

All educational decisions, IEP development, and placement outcomes remain the responsibility of the appropriate school team and/or parent/legal guardian.

5. FERPA & Confidentiality

Michelle’s Special Education Advocacy is committed to protecting all student-related information in accordance with FERPA and applicable privacy laws.

Any educational information shared via forms, meetings, or during service is treated as confidential and will never be sold, published, or used for unauthorized purposes. Users submitting student data confirm they are legally permitted to do so.

6. Limitation of Liability

By using this site or participating in services, you agree to assume all associated risks and waive any claims for damages against Michelle Velazquez, her company, team members, or collaborators.

The company makes no guarantees regarding specific student outcomes, program success, or legal interpretations.

7. Third-Party Services

This site uses integrated tools like Squarespace, Stripe, Google APIs, and email marketing platforms. Your interaction with these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Payments & Refunds

All payments for digital resources, coaching, or licensed materials are non-refundable once access is granted or services begin. Custom payment plans and bulk pricing must be approved in writing.

9. Dispute Resolution

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan and all applicable federal laws. In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to seek resolution in writing prior to pursuing legal action.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions or your use of this website:
Email: Mvelazquez@michellesspedadvocacy.org