Privacy Policy
At Sprout and S.T.E.M. (https://www.sproutandstem.org/), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, and programs. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
- Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out contact forms, or engage with our services.
Non-Personal Information:
- Information automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Sensitive Data:
- We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (e.g., race, religion, health information) unless voluntarily provided for specific projects or surveys in line with our mission.
2. How We Use Your Information
Sprout and S.T.E.M. collects information to:
- Provide Services: Improve and deliver educational resources, tools, and programs tailored to our users.
- Communicate: Send newsletters, updates, and event announcements relevant to our mission.
- Analyze Usage: Track site usage to enhance user experience and understand how visitors engage with our content.
- Support Communities: Use data (anonymously, unless otherwise agreed) to assess program effectiveness and ensure equitable educational outcomes.
We may also use your data in compliance with our legal obligations or to protect the safety and security of our users and services.
3. How We Share Your Information
We value your trust and do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools) to help deliver our services efficiently.
- Community Partners: With your consent, we may share relevant information with educational partners or collaborators for mission-driven projects.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or necessary to protect our legal interests or prevent harm.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access and Update: You can request access to or correction of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails and newsletters by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any communication or by contacting us directly.
- Do Not Track: While we strive to respect browser settings, our site may still collect some data for analytics and functionality.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
5. How We Protect Your Data
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to protect your personal information by using secure passwords and being cautious when sharing data online.
6. Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are intended for general audiences and not directed to individuals under the age of 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting those sites.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Significant changes will be communicated on our website or directly to affected users where appropriate.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Sprout and S.T.E.M.
Website: https://www.sproutandstem.org
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for supporting our mission to drive equity, innovation, and positive community impact through education.