Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information you choose to share with us, including when you join our waitlist, contact us, or make a donation.

• Contact details such as your name, email address, organization, and the message or inquiry you submit.
• Donation-related details such as your name, email address, organization, gift amount, and whether your gift is one-time or recurring.
• Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and basic site activity collected through server logs or similar tools.

Payment Information

Online donations are processed securely by Stripe. Card numbers, bank details, and billing payment credentials are collected directly by Stripe and are not stored on our servers. Donation records we keep may include donor contact details, donation amounts, Stripe customer identifiers, and payment status information needed for administration and recordkeeping.

How We Use Information

• To respond to questions, partnership inquiries, and volunteer or educator interest.
• To manage our waitlist, newsletter updates, and other mission-related communications you request.
• To process donations, maintain donor records, and support nonprofit reporting and stewardship.
• To protect the website, troubleshoot issues, and improve the visitor experience.

When We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the website and our programs, including payment processors, website hosting providers, and communication tools. We may also share information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of our services.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and service providers may use cookies, server logs, and similar technologies to keep pages functioning, understand traffic patterns, and support secure transactions. You can adjust browser settings to manage cookies, although some features may not work as expected if essential cookies are disabled.

Your Choices

• You can unsubscribe from email updates at any time using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us.
• You may request that we update or delete information you previously submitted, subject to legal, accounting, and recordkeeping obligations.
• You may choose not to submit forms on this site, although that may limit our ability to respond or provide updates.

Children's Privacy

The STEM Network serves students and families, but the forms on this site are intended for parents, guardians, educators, donors, and community members. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 through these forms without appropriate adult involvement.

Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information we maintain. No internet transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. We keep information for as long as reasonably needed for operations, legal compliance, donor records, and mission-related communications.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date above and post the revised version on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request about your information, please use our contact page.