Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 26. 2026 Effective Date: May 26. 2026

Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Emma Ryan. The website address is https://thelearninggarden.us.

This blog provides free resources, strategies, and information related to special education, executive functioning, life skills, and ABA. I am a special education professional sharing practical tools and resources for educators, BCBAs, paraprofessionals, and parents.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact me at: eryanthelearninggarden@gmail.com

What Information I Collect and Why

1. Information You Give Me Directly

Email Subscriptions (Mailchimp) If you choose to subscribe to my email list, I collect your email address and, if provided, your first name. This information is used only to send you the free resource you signed up for and occasional email newsletters related to special education, teaching strategies, and resources. I use Mailchimp to manage my email list. Mailchimp stores subscriber data on its own servers. You can review Mailchimp’s privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.

You can unsubscribe from my email list at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email I send. After unsubscribing, I will not send you further marketing emails.

Contact Messages If you contact me via email, I will retain your email address and the content of your message in order to respond to your inquiry. I do not share this information with any third party.

2. Information Collected Automatically

Cookies Like most websites, this site uses cookies — small text files stored on your browser — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies do not personally identify you. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some parts of this site may not function properly.

Log Data When you visit this site, my web hosting provider (SiteGround) automatically collects standard log data, which may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit on this site, the date and time of your visit, and the time spent on each page. This data is used for server security and performance monitoring and is not used to identify individual visitors.

WordPress This site is built on WordPress, which may collect basic usage data to maintain site functionality. WordPress’s privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy.

3. Third-Party Links

This blog contains links to third-party websites, including my Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store. When you click on a link to an external site, you are subject to that site’s own privacy policy. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Teachers Pay Teachers: When you click a link to my TPT store, you are leaving this website and entering TPT’s platform. Any purchase you make is subject to TPT’s own privacy policy and terms, available at teacherspayteachers.com.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Deliver the free resource you requested when you signed up for my email list
  • Send periodic email newsletters with teaching strategies, resources, and updates (email subscribers only)
  • Respond to questions or messages you send me directly
  • Monitor and improve site performance and security
  • Understand which content is helpful to my readers so I can create more of it

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. I do not use your information for advertising purposes.

Email Marketing

I use Mailchimp to send emails to subscribers who have opted in to receive communications from me. By subscribing, you consent to having your email address transferred to and processed by Mailchimp.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by emailing me directly at eryanthelearninggarden@gmail.com and requesting removal. I will honor all unsubscribe requests promptly.

Mailchimp may use cookies and tracking pixels in emails to track open rates and click rates. This data is used in aggregate to help me understand which topics my readers find most useful. You can opt out of email tracking by disabling image loading in your email client settings.

Your Data Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access the personal information I hold about you
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of email communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at eryanthelearninggarden@gmail.com. I will respond to all requests within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. I do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact me at the email address above.

European Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area, my legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the information concerned and the context in which it is collected. I collect your information only with your consent (for example, when you subscribe to my email list), where I need it to fulfill a service you have requested, or where it serves my legitimate interests and those interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.

Data Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This website uses HTTPS encryption (indicated by the padlock in your browser’s address bar), which secures data transmitted between your browser and this site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This blog is intended for adults, specifically educators, parents, and professionals working in special education. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately at [eryanthelearninggarden@gmail.com] and I will delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Me

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the way I handle your personal information, please contact me:

Emma Ryan Email: eryanthelearninggarden@gmail.com Website: https://thelearninggarden.us

This Privacy Policy was written specifically for this website and covers the tools currently in use: WordPress (SiteGround hosting), Kit email marketing, and links to Teachers Pay Teachers. It is intended to be accurate and compliant with GDPR and CCPA requirements for a personal education blog. It does not constitute legal advice.

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