Privacy Policy
Last Modified: August 29, 2022
Introduction
STEMGH respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it by complying with this Privacy Policy.
Definitions
“STEMGH,” “we,” “us,” and “our” (whether or not capitalized) refer to The S.T.E.M. Greenhouse, a Michigan nonprofit corporation.
“Policy” means this Privacy Policy.
“Website” means the webpages and other web-accessible resources hosted at STEM Greenhouse – (https://stemgreenhouse.org/).
“Terms of Use” means the Terms of Use located at stemgreenhouse.org/terms-of-use.
Scope
This Privacy Policy describes the types of information that we may collect from you or that you may share with us when you visit the Website. It also describes our practices for collecting, using, and disclosing such information. This Privacy Policy applies to information that we collect or that you share with us on or through the Website. It does not apply to information collected (a) by any means other than the Website; (b) by any third party, including affiliates and advertisers accessible from the Website; or (c) by any other website, whether operated by STEMGH or a third party, including, but not limited to, links or embedded third party websites.
Effect
Consent. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to ensure that you understand our policies and practices regarding your information; if you do not agree, you must not use the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you consent to our policies and practices as set forth in this Policy.
Consent to Changes. We may update this Policy from time to time which shall be effective upon the date of posting. The Policy posted shall be effective as of the day of posting and retroactively on to the first date in which the STEMGH website was published for public use. I acknowledge these terms govern my present, past, and subsequent use of the website. If we make changes to this Policy, we will notify you by updating the Last-Modified date at the top of this page. STEMGH is not required to provide any additional notification to you as to any updates to the Policy. Your continued use of the Website after we make changes to this Policy means that you consent to the changes. Therefore, please check back periodically for updates.
Children Under the Age of 13
The Website is not for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, you must not provide any information to us on or through the Website or by any other means. If we learn that we have received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at info@stemgreenhouse.org.
Information We Collect and How We Collect It
Information We Collect When You Provide It to Us. We collect information when you provide it to us, such as when you report a problem to us, make a donation, purchase items, correspond with us, or fill in a form on the Website. We collect the following information when you provide it: (a) personally-identifying information, for example, your name, e-mail address, postal address, telephone number, and other information by which you may be identified; (b) information that does not identify you personally, for example, your city, state, country, comments, and questions; (c) the body and metadata (such as your address) of any correspondence you send to us; and (d) details of any order you place or donation you make through the Website and the financial information needed to process it.
Information We Collect Automatically. We may automatically collect information about you as you navigate through and interact with the Website, including: (a) details about your use of the Website, such as the pages and features you access on the Website; (b) details about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, STEMGH, and browser type; (c) records of your search queries on the Website; and (d) how you initially accessed the Website. Information that we collect automatically may include personal information, or we may supplement it with personal information obtained from third parties. Such information helps us understand usage patterns and improve the Website.
Technologies We May Use for Automatic Data Collection. The technologies we may use for automatic data collection include cookies and web beacons. A “cookie” is a small file placed on the hard drive of your computer. You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the appropriate setting on your browser. However, if you select this setting you may be unable to access certain parts of the Website or use certain features. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies, our system, STEMGH may issue cookies when you direct your browser to the Website. Also, certain Website webpages and email from us may contain small files known as “web beacons,” “pixel tags,” or “single-pixel gifs” that enable us to learn who has visited those webpages or opened a particular email.
Third-Party Cookies and Tracking
Some content or features of the Website may be managed by third parties, including advertisers and e-commerce service providers. Such parties may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use the Website, including information about your online activities over time and across different websites. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based advertising or other targeted content. We do not control these third parties or their tracking technologies. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, contact the provider directly. For information about how you can opt out of receiving targeted advertising from some providers, see Section 10.
How We Use Your Information
We use information that we collect about you in the following ways: (a) to present the Website and its content to you; (b) to provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us; (c) to fulfill our obligations and exercise our rights arising from agreements between you and us, including the Terms of Use; (d) when processing is necessary to serve our legitimate business interests, such as but not limited to fraud prevention, security, and marketing to notify you about changes to the Website; (f) to serve any other purpose we describe when we collect information from you; and (g) to serve any other purpose to which you consent.
Disclosure of Your Information
De-identifying Information. We may disclose de-identified information without restriction.
Identifying Information. We may disclose your personal information as follows: (a) to our subsidiaries and affiliates; (b) to third parties we engage to operate and support our business; (c) to fulfill any purpose for which you have provided the information; (d) for any purpose that we specify when we collect the information; (e) if we believe that disclosure is necessary for the personal safety of any individual or to protect the rights or property of any person or entity; (f) to enforce any agreement between you and us, including the Terms of Use; (g) to comply with any court order, applicable law, legal process, or respond to any government or regulatory request; (h) to a buyer or other successor in the event of a merger, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of STEMGH’s assets, whether as a going concern or in the course of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceeding, in which personal information held by STEMGH about Website users is among the assets transferred; or (i) with your express consent.
Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information
Corrections. To review or correct any personal information that you have provided to us, or to make any other request regarding your personal information, please contact us at [EMAIL ADDRESS]. We reserve the right to deny a request if we believe that compliance would (a) cause the information to be incorrect, (b) violate any applicable law, or (c) conflict with our rights under applicable law.
Promotional Offers from Third Parties. We do not control third parties’ collection or use of your information. Third parties may provide you with ways to opt out from having your information collected or used for advertising purposes. You can opt out of targeted ads from members of the Network Advertising Initiative (“NAI”) on the NAI website at http://www.networkadvertising.org/.
California Privacy Rights. If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use and disclosure of your personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, visit https://www.oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa.
Data Security
We endeavor to appropriately secure your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access. However, you acknowledge that internet communication and computing infrastructure is inherently vulnerable and that we cannot guarantee data security. If you choose to transmit personal information to us, you do so at your own risk.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@stemgreenhouse.org.
