Effective Date: [28-December-2024]
At Brainstorm STEM Academy India, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children and their families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect information when you access our blog.
1. Who We Serve
Our blog is designed for children aged 8 years and above, as well as parents, educators, and guardians who engage with our content. We comply with relevant data protection laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Parents/Guardians: When subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or submitting inquiries, parents or guardians may provide information such as their name, email address, or other contact details.
- Children: We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Any personal data provided by children must have verifiable parental consent.
b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect non-identifiable information, such as browser type, operating system, and browsing activity, to analyze user trends and improve our blog.
3. How We Use Information
The information collected is used to:
- Deliver age-appropriate and engaging content.
- Improve the functionality and experience of our blog.
- Respond to inquiries submitted by parents or guardians.
- Provide updates and newsletters (with parental consent).
4. Parental Consent
For any features or services requiring personal information from children, we will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or sharing such information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our blog may use cookies to enhance the browsing experience. These technologies collect non-personal information, such as browsing behavior, to help us understand user preferences.
Parents or guardians can manage cookie settings on their devices to control or disable tracking.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not share personal information with third parties, except:
- To comply with legal requirements.
- With service providers that assist us in managing our blog, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- If required to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
7. Third-Party Links
Our blog may include links to external websites. We encourage parents or guardians to review the privacy policies of these sites, as we are not responsible for their content or data practices.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate steps to protect all information, including implementing safeguards to secure data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy Rights
Parents or guardians have the right to:
- Review and request deletion of their child’s personal information.
- Refuse the further collection or use of their child’s data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@brainstormstem.net.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage parents to review it regularly for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Brainstorm STEM Academy India
Email: support@brainstormstem.net
