Privacy Policy 

I. Introduction
STEM Scholars Hub (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you access our websites, use our resources, or participate in our services, including online learning sessions and future community STEM activities. By accessing our websites or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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II. Content and Experiment Disclaimer
All resources, worksheets, articles, videos, presentations, experiments, and other content provided on STEM Scholars Hub are intended for educational purposes only. Users are responsible for how they choose to use these materials. Children should always be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult when performing experiments or hands-on activities. STEM Scholars Hub is not liable for any improper, unauthorized, or unsafe use of the content, or for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur.

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III. Information We Collect

A. Voluntary Information You Provide
When you participate in online learning sessions, community STEM activities, or submit forms, we may collect information you provide, including but not limited to your name, email address, role (educator, student, or parent), state, and any other information necessary for participation, registration, feedback, or communication purposes. All collected information will only be used by STEM Scholars Hub and will not be shared with third parties.

B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our websites, we may automatically collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages, and cookies. This information is collected solely to improve website functionality, analyze usage trends, and enhance the overall user experience.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and support website functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

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IV. Use of Collected Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Provide free educational resources, including worksheets, articles, videos, presentations, experiments, and interactive quizzes

• Respond to inquiries and communicate updates, thank-you notes, or relevant information

• Facilitate participation in online learning sessions and community STEM activities

• Track attendance and participation in events

• Analyze website traffic, usage patterns, and resource effectiveness

• Improve the content, design, and user experience of our websites and services

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V. Third-Party Tools
We may use trusted third-party services to support our operations, including:

• Google Forms – to collect registration, feedback, or attendance information for online sessions and community STEM activities

• Quizizz – to provide interactive quizzes; data collected through Quizizz is governed by their Privacy Policy

• Google Analytics (optional) – to analyze website traffic and improve content; data is anonymized and used only in aggregate form

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VI. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information without parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to promptly remove such information.

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VII. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

VIII. Data Sharing
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party. Information collected is strictly used by STEM Scholars Hub for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

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IX. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Correct or update inaccurate personal information

• Request the deletion of your personal information

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email address provided below.

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X. External Links
Our websites may include links to third-party websites. STEM Scholars Hub is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

XI. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

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XII. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us at:

📩 Email: info.innovatewithmrbarbado@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.innovatewithmrbarbado.com / www.stemscholarshub.net