Privacy Policy

Last updated: Aug 27th, 2024

Welcome to the STEMU Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.stemufoundation.org (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for an account.
Donate or make a payment.
Sign up for newsletters or updates.
Participate in surveys, contests, or events.
Personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our Site, including:

IP address
Browser type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our services
Process transactions and donations
Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Conduct research and analysis to enhance our website and services

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
Other organizations in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

You may:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us
Opt-out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications
Disable cookies through your browser settings (note that this may affect the functionality of our Site)

6. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Terms of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the STEM U Foundation website (the “Site”), operated by STEM U Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”). If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this Site.

2. Use of the Site

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

2.2 License to Use the Site

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the Site for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful or prohibited purposes.

2.3 Prohibited Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

– Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
Upload or distribute any content that is harmful, abusive, or obscene.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site.
Use any automated means to access the Site, including bots or crawlers.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Ownership

All content, materials, and services provided on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of STEM U Foundation or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

3.2 Use of Content

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, or publicly display any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

4. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found [here](https://stemufoundation.org/privacy-policy). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites. Accessing these links is at your own risk, and we encourage you to review the terms and conditions of any third-party site you visit.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 No Warranty

The Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, STEM U Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless STEM U Foundation, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms of Use.

8. Changes to Terms of Use

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be effective as of the date posted. We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically to stay informed about any changes.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms of Use shall be resolved in the courts of North Carolina.