Privacy Policy

Calm SEAS – Special Education Advocacy and Supports

Effective Date: January 18, 2026

Calm SEAS – Special Education Advocacy and Supports (“Calm SEAS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you interact with Calm SEAS through our website, forms, communications, or services.

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
   
• Information shared through inquiry forms, intake forms, or scheduling tools
   
• Educational information relevant to special education support (e.g., concerns, service history, documents you choose to share)
   
• Communications sent via email, text, or virtual platforms
   

We only collect information that is necessary to provide services or respond to inquiries.

Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and schedule meetings
   
• Provide advocacy, consultation, or support services
   
• Communicate regarding services, updates, or next steps
   
• Maintain internal records related to services provided
   

Information is not used for marketing purposes without consent.

Calm SEAS treats all shared information with care and professionalism. While Calm SEAS is not a legal or medical provider, we follow ethical standards consistent with advocacy, consultation, and educational support services.

Information is shared only:

• With your explicit consent, or
   
• When required by law

Calm SEAS does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. 

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. 

Calm SEAS primarily operates through virtual platforms. While care is taken to use secure tools, clients should be aware that electronic communication carries inherent risks. By engaging in virtual services, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

Calm SEAS does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Information about students is provided by parents, guardians, schools, or authorized adults for the purpose of advocacy or consultation. 

You may:

• Request access to information you have provided
   
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
   
• Request that your information be deleted, subject to legal or professional obligations
   

Requests can be made by contacting Calm SEAS directly.

The Calm SEAS website may contain links to external websites. Calm SEAS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Calm SEAS – Special Education Advocacy and Supports
calmseasteam@calmseas.org
‪(843) 628-6395‬
www.calmseas.org

By using this website or engaging with Calm SEAS services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.