This Privacy Policy explains how STEMEdLib collects, uses, and safeguards personal information across our websites, learning pathways, labs, and community platforms. We update this policy regularly to reflect evolving best practices and regulations.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
We collect the minimum information necessary to operate and improve STEMEdLib experiences. This includes account details you provide (such as name, email, role, and institution), learning activity data (progress, submissions, feedback), device and usage information, and optional survey responses. For learners under the age of 16, we obtain consent from a parent, guardian, or authorized school representative before account creation.
Information is used to operate learning pathways, personalize content, provide mentor feedback, and surface relevant opportunities. Aggregated and anonymized data informs program design, impact reporting, and research. We never sell personal data or use it for advertising. Communications you receive are limited to service updates, mission news, and opportunities you opt into.
Depending on your location, we rely on legitimate interest, contract fulfillment, or explicit consent to process information. Educators are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate permissions to register learners. You may withdraw consent or request data deletion at any time by contacting kiaradelma@gmail.com.
We host services on secure cloud infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. Access to production systems is limited to authorized team members who follow strict authentication and logging practices. Backups are retained for disaster recovery and deleted when no longer required.
We share information only with trusted service providers that support core operations (for example, hosting, analytics, communication). These providers are bound by data processing agreements and cannot use personal data for their own purposes. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our community.
Parents and guardians can request access to their learner’s information, ask for corrections, or request deletion. Educators using STEMEdLib in the classroom must provide families with appropriate notices and obtain consent where required by local regulations.
As a global organization, data may be processed in countries different from where you reside. We implement contractual safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable, to protect data during cross-border transfers.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. You can also object to processing or request restrictions. Contact us to exercise these rights and we will respond within the timeframes required by law.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features or regulatory requirements. We will notify registered users of material changes via email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
For questions or concerns about privacy, data protection, or this policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at kiaradelma@gmail.com. If we cannot resolve your inquiry, you may escalate the matter to your local supervisory authority.