Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Comprehensive Assessment Services ("CAS," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website casevals.com or use our evaluation services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Request an evaluation or consultation
  • Contact us via phone, email, or contact form
  • Participate in an IEP meeting or assessment interview
  • Provide consent for assessment

This information may include:

  • Name (Parent/Guardian and Student)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Educational history and records
  • Medical or developmental history relevant to the assessment

2.2 Use of Educational Records

In the course of conducting Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), we handle sensitive student records. We strictly adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant HIPAA regulations regarding the confidentiality and security of student data. All student records are stored securely and shared only with authorized parties (e.g., the school district and the parent/guardian).

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data helps us improve our website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations
  • Coordinate with school districts and IEP teams
  • Schedule appointments for observations and testing
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Comply with legal and educational regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only as necessary for the evaluation process:

  • School Districts / LEAs: Assessment reports and findings are shared with the contracting Local Education Agency as part of the IEP process, in accordance with the assessment plan signed by the parent/guardian.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal and educational information from unauthorized access. This includes secure, encrypted storage for digital records and strict access controls.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Comprehensive Assessment Services

Serving All of California

Phone: (661) 743-9600

Email: contact@casevals.com