Privacy Policy

Gotham STEM, a member of the 10xev LLC group ("we", "us", or "our"), operates the gothamstem.com website. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors while providing high-quality STEM resources. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information from users, specifically addressing protections for residents of New York and New Jersey.

1. Information Collection and Use

We prioritize a "minimal data" approach. We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services:

• Newsletter Information: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. This is done through Mailchimp, our newsletter service provider. We use this information solely to send you our newsletter and related communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
• Analytics and Site Data: We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., which pages are most popular). This information is generally non-identifying and is used solely to improve the user experience. These services may collect information including IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies. While this information is generally non-identifying, IP addresses may be considered personal information under New York and New Jersey law. This data is used solely to improve the user experience and site functionality. You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or by adjusting your cookie preferences. We do not use this data for targeted advertising or behavioral profiling.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect usage data

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit your browser's help section.

3. Third-Party Services and Affiliate Links

• Service Providers: We share your email data only with Mailchimp for the purpose of sending our newsletter. We share usage data with Google for analytics. These providers are strictly prohibited from using your data for any other purpose. Third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security measures and are strictly prohibited from using your data for any other purpose. Mailchimp's privacy policy can be found at https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/ and Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Affiliate Disclosure: Gotham STEM participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may include affiliate links to products or resources we recommend. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small small commission at no additional cost to you. This commission supports our mission. We do not share your personal identification or email address with these affiliate partners. Our recommendations are based on our genuine assessment of educational value, and the presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We do not share your personal identification or email address with these affiliate partners. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to a third-party website, and your interactions there are governed by that site's privacy policy.
• Data Sales: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

NOTICE TO PARENTS: Our Service is designed exclusively for parents, educators, and adult advocates of STEM education. This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

• Children Under 13: While our educational content may be useful to teenagers, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. Our newsletter signup and other data collection features are intended for adults only.
  
• Parental Rights: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal data information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our systems at privacy@gothamstem.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems within 30 days. Parents have the right to review personal information collected from their children, refuse to permit further collection or use of their child's information, and request deletion of their child's personal information.

5. Your Data Rights and State-Specific Protections (NY & NJ)

• New York (SHIELD Act): We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security and integrity of your personal information.
• New Jersey (NJDPA): Residents of New Jersey have the right to request access to the data we hold, request corrections to inaccurate data, request the deletion of their personal information, opt out of the processing or personal data and to request personal data be in a portable format. To exercise these rights, please contact us via our website.

6. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and our data practices are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

7. Contact and Legal Disclosure

If you have questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the contact page on our website. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

8. Legal Entity Disclosure:

Gotham STEM is a member of the 10xev LLC group, a New York limited liability company. For our formal mailing address and detailed usage rules, please refer to our [Terms and Conditions].