1. Introduction
Welcome to IBX STEM. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our community including our donors, volunteers, and program participants. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you interact with us through various channels. Understanding this policy will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.
2. Information We Collect
IBX STEM collects information that you voluntarily provide to us, which may include your name, address, email address, telephone number, and payment details when you make a donation, register for our camps, or subscribe to our newsletters. We may also collect technical information automatically through our website such as your browser type, IP address, and usage details through cookies and other tracking technologies.
3. Use of Information
The information we collect is used to process your donations, register you for our programs, communicate with you about events and updates, and improve our services. We also use your information to maintain our internal records and may use your information to contact you for feedback on our programs.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
IBX STEM may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data management, and email distribution. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us. We may also disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Measures include secure servers, firewalls, and SSL encryption technology. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect information about how you interact with our site. This helps us analyze our website traffic and improve our services. You have the option to accept or reject cookies, and you can also configure your browser settings to manage your preferences.
Cookies are used to collect dates for marketing and administration of our STEM programs. This data is not used by anyone except authorized IBX STEM staff members. All online program applications that are submitted through the IBX STEM website are sent to a secure email address to protect against unauthorized access to sensitive personal information that involve minors. Financial purchases or contributions are made using using a secure
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information maintained by IBX STEM. You can also object to or restrict the processing of your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. For residents of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
8. Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. For that reason, IBX STEM does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not send any information about yourself to us, including your name, address, telephone number, or email address.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
IBX STEM may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our information practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our site and updating the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you access our services to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal information, please write to us by email at info@ibxstem.org or by mail at IBX STEM Center,
201 Airport Rd. Washington, NC 27889