PRIVACY POLICY
Effective: December 1, 2023

EXPLR PBC Inc. (“EXPLR”) owns and operates the web and mobile-based National STEM Festival website (hereinafter the “Website”, “us” or “we”). By accessing the National STEM Festival Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and hereby consent to the conditions stipulated in this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to respecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

The only personal information we collect from our users is their first name and email address. This collection occurs when users voluntarily sign up for our updates, newsletters, or other services.

Use of Information

The email addresses we collect are used solely for the purpose of sending updates, newsletters, or other communications that our users have specifically requested. We do not use email addresses for any other purpose, nor do we share them with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your email address and protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Links

This website contains information about and from public and private entities and organizations for the reader’s information. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by EXPLR or the U.S. Department of Education of any entity or organization or the products or services offered, or views expressed. This website also contains hyperlinks and URLs created and maintained by outside organizations. They are provided for the reader’s convenience; however, EXPLR and the Department are not responsible for the accuracy of this information.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), EXPLR PBC Inc legal basis for collecting and Using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data We collect and the specific context in which We collect it.

Your Data Protection Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. EXPLR PBC Inc. aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

If you wish to be informed about what Personal Data We hold about you and if you want it to be removed from Our systems, please contact Us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update or delete the information We have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact Us to assist you.

  • The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • The right to object. You have the right to object to Our processing of your Personal Data.

  • The right of restriction. You have the right to request that We restrict the processing of your personal information.

  • The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information We have on you in a structured, machine-readable, and commonly used format.

  • The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where EXPLR PBC Inc, Ltd relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about Our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Children’s and Young People’s Information

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from any child under 13 years of age.

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not collect or maintain information at our website from those we actually know are under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

Parents and guardians who believe that their child under 13 has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately at hello AT explr-media.com. We will use all reasonable efforts to promptly delete the child's information from our records.

Please see the FTC's Website (www.ftc.gov) for more information on COPPA.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are protecting the personal information we collect.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact Us via email at: hello AT explr-media.com. We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days.