Privacy Policy for STEM Trends
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At STEM Trends (stemtrends.net), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.stemtrends.net] (referred to as the “Site”) or use our services.
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit and interact with our Site:
- Personal Information
When you interact with our Site, such as subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us for inquiries, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
- Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information that does not identify you directly, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Referring website
- Pages viewed on our Site
- Date and time of visits
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and activities. We may use cookies for purposes such as:
- Analyzing Site traffic
- Enhancing user experience
- Personalizing content and advertisements
- Providing social media features
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie management tool. However, if you disable cookies, certain features of our Site may not function as intended.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our Site and services
- To personalize your experience and content
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters or marketing communications (with your consent)
- To analyze trends and understand how users engage with our Site
- To respond to your inquiries, requests, or comments
- To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes
- How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site, conducting business, or providing services to you (e.g., email service providers, analytics platforms). These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes of providing services to us.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., a subpoena or court order), or in response to a valid request by government authorities.
- Business Transfers: If STEM Trends undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Your Rights and Choices
- European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Users (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [privacy@stemtrends.net].
- United States (US) Users (CCPA Compliance)
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: While we do not sell your personal information, we may share your information with service providers for business purposes. You can request to opt-out of such sharing.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to exercise your CCPA rights without being discriminated against.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [privacy@stemtrends.net].
- Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
- Google Compliance (Advertising and Analytics)
We use Google services, such as Google Analytics and Google Ads, to analyze Site usage and serve targeted advertisements. These services may use cookies to collect data regarding your activity on our Site.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze Site traffic. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display personalized ads to users. You can manage your ad preferences through Google Ad Settings.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
- International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States or the European Union, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers and service providers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your data to these regions, which may not have data protection laws that are as comprehensive as those in your country.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@stemtrends.net