Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

A. Information you provide to us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Sign up for our newsletter or updates
• Submit an inquiry through our contact form
• Register for programs or events
• Communicate with us by email or other channels

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Role (for example: student, parent/guardian, educator, volunteer)
• Program or event details (for example: grade level, school/organization, interests)
• Any other information you choose to include in forms or messages

B. Information collected automatically

When you use our website, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location derived from IP address
• Device and browser information (for example: operating system, browser type)
• Site activity (for example: pages viewed, links clicked, time spent)
• Log data used for security, troubleshooting, and site administration

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Provide program registration, participation, and administration
• Communicate about programs, events, opportunities, and updates you request
• Respond to questions and support requests
• Send newsletters and announcements (when you subscribe)
• Improve our website, content, and services
• Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and protect our community
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not share personal information with outside organizations for their own marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Personal Information

We share personal information only as needed for the purposes above, including:

A. Service providers

We may share information with vendors that help us operate our programs and website, such as:

• Website hosting and site security providers
• Form and communication tools (email delivery/newsletters)
• Event or registration tools
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Data storage or administrative tools used for program operations

Service providers may access personal information only to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.

B. Legal and safety reasons

We may disclose information if required to comply with law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of DIYA, participants, families, or the public.

C. With your direction or consent

We may share information if you ask us to or if you provide consent.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use essential cookies or similar technologies needed for site functionality and security. We may also use limited analytics to understand how our site is used and improve it. If we introduce new analytics or tracking tools, we will update this policy and provide notice as appropriate.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Program administration and participant support
• Communications you requested
• Legal, accounting, and recordkeeping needs
• Security and fraud prevention

When information is no longer needed, we delete it or de-identify it where appropriate.

6. How We Protect Personal Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including limiting access to authorized personnel. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

DIYA serves K–12 students, including children under 13.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental/guardian consent where such consent is required.
• If we learn we collected personal information from a child under 13 without required consent, we will take steps to delete it.
• Parents/guardians may request to review, correct, delete, or stop further collection of their child's information by contacting us.

8. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws. You may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete personal information (subject to legal or operational requirements)
• Unsubscribe from newsletters or non-essential communications at any time

California notice

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws, including the right to request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. DIYA does not sell personal information.

How to make a request

Email us at info@diyaresearch.org with the subject line "Privacy Request." To protect privacy, we may need to verify your identity before completing a request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy, please contact: