Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to better serve our community and improve our programs. This may include:

Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Educational Data: Project titles, research abstracts, and school affiliations for student participants.
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website (e.g., IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited) via cookies and similar technologies.
Media: Photos or videos from camp events, provided we have received the necessary consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Manage registrations for camp programs and events.
Highlight student achievements and research projects on our website and social media.
Send newsletters, updates, and organizational announcements.
Improve website functionality and user experience.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us run our website or manage our email communications.
Public Recognition: With your consent, we may publish student names and project details (such as presentations for STEM fairs) to celebrate academic success.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our participants and staff.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

As an organization that works with students, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Opt-out of marketing or newsletter emails at any time.
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Request that we correct or delete your personal information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at the email indicated on this website.