Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** May 6, 2026
Young Gifted Techie is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal information of our students, families, website visitors, volunteers, and community members. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and the measures we take to protect it across our website, programs, events, and services.
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1. Information We Collect
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### Personal Information
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When you register for a program, submit a form, subscribe to communications, make a donation, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect the following:​
* Full name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Parent or guardian information
* Student age or grade level
* Emergency contact information
* Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
* Social media handles (optional)
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### Technical Information
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When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Pages visited and navigation behavior
* Time spent on the site
* Cookie and analytics data
2. How We Use Information
Young Gifted Techie uses collected information for the following purposes:
* Registering students for programs and events
* Communicating schedules, updates, and announcements
* Enhancing our programs and improving the website experience
* Processing payments and charitable donations
* Delivering educational resources and program support
* Ensuring student safety and sound operational management
* Sharing marketing and promotional content, where consent is required
* Tracking program participation and measuring community impact
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3. Youth Privacy & Protection
Young Gifted Techie proudly serves youth and families, and we hold the protection of student privacy to the highest standard.
* We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without the involvement of a parent or guardian during the registration process.
* Parents and guardians retain the right to request access to, correction of, or removal of their child's information at any time.
* Student information is used exclusively for educational, operational, and safety-related purposes.
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4. Photos, Videos & Media Consent
Young Gifted Techie may capture photos, videos, livestreams, testimonials, and recordings during classes, camps, workshops, competitions, and events. These materials may be used for educational, marketing, and promotional purposes, and may appear across the following channels:
* Our official website
* Social media platforms
* Printed and digital marketing materials
* Grant and sponsorship reports
* News and media coverage
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Parents or guardians who wish to opt out of media participation must notify Young Gifted Techie in writing prior to the commencement of the applicable event or program.
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5. Sharing of Information
Young Gifted Techie does not sell personal information under any circumstances.
Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers solely when necessary to:
* Process payments
* Manage program registrations
* Operate digital learning platforms
* Conduct website and program analytics
* Support operational functions
* Comply with applicable legal obligations
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All third-party providers are required to uphold reasonable standards of security and confidentiality.
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6. Cookies & Analytics
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Our website may utilize cookies and analytics tools to monitor visitor engagement and continuously improve the user experience. Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of certain website features.
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7. Data Security
Young Gifted Techie employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Please note that no online system can guarantee absolute security.
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8. External Links
Our website and social media channels may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. Young Gifted Techie is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external sites and encourages visitors to review the privacy policies of those platforms independently.
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9. Your Rights
Individuals may submit a written request to:
* Access their personal information held by Young Gifted Techie
* Correct any inaccurate or outdated information
* Request the removal of their information from our systems
* Opt out of marketing and promotional communications
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To submit a request, please contact us using the information provided below.
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10. Updates to This Policy
Young Gifted Techie reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
**Young Gifted Techie**
Website: [younggiftedtechie.com](https://www.younggiftedtechie.com)
Email: [info@younggiftedtechie.com](mailto:info@younggiftedtechie.com)
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Our Mission
At Young Gifted Techie, we believe **Exposure Changes Everything.** We are dedicated to creating safe, empowering, and innovative environments where youth can build confidence, community, technical skills, and career readiness through the power of technology.