Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Website: https://exploratoriumny.org
Business Address: The Exploratorium, 635 Wantagh Avenue, Lower Level, Wantagh, New York
1. Introduction
The Exploratorium (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data. It applies to all personal information collected through our website exploratoriumny.org, in person, or through other communication channels.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a. For Parents/Guardians
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information
- Communications and preferences
b. For Children (Under 13 Years Old)
- Full name
- Age or date of birth
- Program interests and participation details
- Emergency contact and relevant health/allergy information
Note: We collect personal information from children only with verified parental consent as required by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
3. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected:
- When you register your child for our programs or events
- When you fill out forms on our website
- Through email or phone communication
- Via cookies or analytics tools when you browse our website
- When you complete payments or donations online
4. How We Use the Information
We use the collected information to:
- Enroll and manage participants in our educational programs
- Communicate with families and guardians
- Ensure safety, including health/emergency preparedness
- Process online payments through PayPal
- Improve our services and website functionality
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:
- Service Providers like PayPal, which process payments securely
- Authorized staff for administrative or safety purposes
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of children or others
All service providers are required to safeguard your data and only use it for the intended service.
6. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
- We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information from children under 13.
- We do not allow children to submit personal information independently.
- Parents/guardians have the right to review, delete, or update their child’s personal information at any time.
To request changes or deletion of a child’s information, please contact us at info@exploratoriumny.org.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology
- Secure payment processing via PayPal
- Restricted access to child data by authorized staff only
We follow best practices and comply with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) for processing payments online.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Improve user experience and content delivery
We may use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to your or your child’s personal information
- Request corrections or deletions
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at info@exploratoriumny.org or call 516-464-4820.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., PayPal). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
The Exploratorium
📍 635 Wantagh Avenue, Lower Level, Wantagh, New York
📞 516-464-4820
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