field notes — the fine print
Effective Date: 01/08/2026
Austin STEM Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register for programs, donate, or otherwise interact with us.
We may collect the following types of information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Child/student name, age, and grade level (for program registration)
Emergency contact information
Payment and billing information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on our website
General location data (city/state)
We use collected information to:
Register students for classes, camps, and events
Communicate program updates, schedules, and reminders
Process payments and donations
Respond to inquiries and support requests
Improve our programs, website, and services
Send newsletters or promotional information (you may opt out at any time)
Meet legal, safety, and organizational requirements
Austin STEM Center provides programs for children. We collect information about children only with parental or guardian consent and solely for educational, safety, and administrative purposes.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent, nor do we sell or share children’s data for marketing purposes.
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information only with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., registration platforms, payment processors, email services) necessary to operate our programs
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Emergency responders when necessary to protect health and safety
All third parties are expected to handle data responsibly and securely.
Payments and donations are processed through secure third-party providers. Austin STEM Center does not store full credit card information on our servers.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Understand how visitors use our site
Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
If you provide your email address, we may send:
Program-related communications
Newsletters or announcements
Fundraising or event information
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
You may:
Request access to your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements
Opt out of marketing communications
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Austin STEM Center 📧 Email: social@austinstemcenter.org 🌐 Website: austinstemcenter.org