Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you create an account or sign in via Google OAuth.
• Child Information: Your child's first name, age/grade, and any relevant notes you provide when enrolling in a program. We do not collect information directly from children under 13 — all information is provided by a parent or guardian.
• Payment Information: When you make a payment, your payment details (credit card, billing address) are processed directly by Stripe, Inc. or another similar service we may use. We do not store your full payment card information on our servers. We retain only a transaction reference ID and payment status.
• Communications: Phone numbers provided for SMS session reminders and session summaries, sent via Twilio.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data, including pages visited, session duration, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data uses cookies — see our Cookie Policy section below.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, and referring URL when you visit the Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and administer our STEM education programs
• Process event enrollment and payments
• Send SMS reminders about upcoming sessions and session summaries
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their child's progress
• Improve our website and programs through aggregated analytics
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only with these providers, whom we may change at our discretion for similar providers:

• Stripe, Inc. — to process payments securely
• Twilio, Inc. — to send SMS messages
• Google LLC — for analytics and authentication services
• Supabase, Inc. — for secure data hosting
• Vercel, Inc. — for website hosting

We may also share information when required by law or to protect the safety of our participants.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) uses cookies to understand how visitors use our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

YouCanTech takes children's privacy seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All enrollment information about children is provided by their parent or legal guardian. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at admin@youcantech.org and we will promptly delete it.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at admin@youcantech.org .

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, email us at admin@youcantech.org.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: