Privacy Policy

Welcome to S.T.A.R.K. One. S.T.A.R.K. One is a STEM education initiative based in Virginia, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to https://starkone.org, https://www.starkone.org, and any related pages or services operated by S.T.A.R.K. One.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

• Register for an event
• Submit a volunteer application
• Join our mailing list
• Contact us
• Complete a Google Form

Depending on the form, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Areas of interest
• Volunteer information
• Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through analytics services, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit
• General usage information

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.

Analytics

We use Cloudflare Web Analytics and Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve the performance and usability of our website.

These services may collect technical information about your visit in accordance with their own privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Register you for events
• Respond to questions or requests
• Send newsletters or updates if you choose to subscribe
• Process volunteer applications
• Improve our educational programs and website
• Monitor website performance and security
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We only use your information for purposes related to operating and improving S.T.A.R.K. One.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and programs, including:

• Cloudflare (website hosting and analytics)
• Google (Google Forms and Google Analytics)
• Email service providers used to distribute newsletters

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the safety, rights, or property of S.T.A.R.K. One or others.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect the information we collect.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic data is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

S.T.A.R.K. One provides educational resources for learners of all ages.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent where required by law. If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us so we can review and remove the information if necessary.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates from S.T.A.R.K. One, you may receive newsletters, announcements, or information about upcoming programs and events.

You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party websites or services, including Google Forms and other educational resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

• Request access to information you have submitted
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
• Ask questions about this Privacy Policy

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, programs, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: