Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
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DISCOVERING AI respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of families, students, educators, professionals, and community members who use our websites, register for our programs, attend our events, participate in camps, download resources, or use our digital tools.
This Privacy Policy explains how DISCOVERING AI collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information across our websites, landing pages, digital tools, camps, workshops, events, newsletters, and related services.
By using DISCOVERING AI websites, registering for a program, enrolling in a camp, attending an event, submitting a form, downloading a resource, or using our digital tools, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Websites, Programs, and Services Covered
This Privacy Policy applies to DISCOVERING AI websites, landing pages, programs, camps, workshops, events, digital tools, newsletters, and related services, including:
- DiscoveringAI.org
- DiscoveringAI.com
- camps.discoveringai.org
- back-to-school-fall2026.discoveringai.org
- FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ tools and resources
- MindSpark™ activities
- Virtual and in-person camps
- Workshops, webinars, and learning sessions
- Back-to-School Fall 2026 event registrations and related communications
- Digital forms, downloads, surveys, and program registrations
- Related landing pages, email campaigns, SMS reminders, and community resources
This Privacy Policy also applies when DISCOVERING AI uses third-party platforms to provide these services, including website hosting, landing pages, CRM systems, email tools, SMS tools, payment processors, video conferencing platforms, AI tools, cloud applications, and learning platforms.
2. Information We Collect
DISCOVERING AI may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us.
2.1 Contact and Registration Information
We may collect:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number, if provided
- Mailing address, if needed for a specific program or transaction
- City, state, region, or country
- Parent or guardian name
- Student or child name
- Student or child age, grade, or school level
- School, district, organization, or affiliation
- Role, such as parent, caregiver, educator, student, school leader, sponsor, volunteer, or community member
2.2 Camp and Youth Program Information
For virtual camps, in-person camps, workshops, and youth programs, we may collect:
- Participant name
- Participant age, grade, or school level
- Parent or guardian contact information
- Emergency contact information
- Authorized pickup information for in-person programs
- Allergy information
- Medical or health information relevant to participation
- Dietary restrictions
- Learning needs, behavioral considerations, or accommodation requests
- Program preferences
- Attendance information
- Participation notes related to safety, support, or program administration
We collect this information to operate camps safely, communicate with families, support participants, and comply with applicable legal and operational requirements.
2.3 Event Registration Information
For events such as the Back-to-School Fall 2026 event, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Optional mobile phone number
- Parent, educator, student, or community role
- School or organization affiliation, if provided
- Registration status
- Attendance status
- Event participation information
- Questions, poll responses, survey responses, or feedback
- Raffle or giveaway entry information, where applicable
- Communication preferences
If you register for the Back-to-School Fall 2026 event, you may also receive related event updates, reminders, resources, and follow-up communications from DISCOVERING AI.
2.4 Digital Tool and Account Information
If you create an account or use DISCOVERING AI digital tools, we may collect:
- Login information
- Account preferences
- Saved form responses
- FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ responses
- Student or family planning information
- Progress through digital tools
- Version history or updates to plans
- Completion status
- Engagement with resources, forms, or tools
2.5 Payment and Transaction Information
For paid camps, workshops, events, memberships, programs, or products, we may collect information necessary to process transactions, such as:
- Name
- Billing contact information
- Program purchased
- Payment status
- Transaction history
- Refund, credit, or transfer information
DISCOVERING AI may use third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers unless expressly stated through a secure payment provider.
2.6 Photos, Videos, Recordings, and Participant Work
Depending on the program, event, or permissions provided, DISCOVERING AI may collect or create:
- Photos
- Video recordings
- Audio recordings
- Screenshots
- Chat messages from virtual sessions
- Student projects
- AI-assisted work
- Written responses
- Presentations
- Creative work
- Feedback or testimonials
For camps and youth programs, media use may be subject to separate parent or guardian consent. If media consent is not provided, DISCOVERING AI will make reasonable efforts not to use identifiable images, video, names, or likenesses of the participant in public promotional materials.
2.7 Survey, Research, and Feedback Information
We may collect information through surveys, polls, feedback forms, interviews, research exchanges, and program evaluations.
This may include:
- Opinions about AI use at home, school, or work
- Program feedback
- Learning needs
- Family or school concerns
- Confidence levels
- AI literacy needs
- Responses to research questions
- Optional contact information if you request follow-up or a report
When we conduct research or publish reports, we may use aggregated or de-identified information so individual participants are not personally identified unless separate permission is provided.
2.8 Website, Device, and Usage Information
When you visit our websites or use our digital services, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Links clicked
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Form interactions
- General location information based on IP address
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
We use this information to operate our websites, improve user experience, measure engagement, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand how people find and use DISCOVERING AI resources.
3. How We Use Information
DISCOVERING AI may use information to:
- Provide websites, resources, programs, camps, workshops, events, and digital tools
- Register participants for camps, workshops, events, and programs
- Operate virtual and in-person camps safely
- Communicate with parents, guardians, participants, educators, and registrants
- Send event reminders, program updates, and resource links
- Deliver newsletters, MindSpark™ activities, FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ resources, and related content
- Provide customer support
- Process payments, refunds, transfers, or credits
- Maintain participant safety
- Respond to emergencies
- Support accommodations and participation needs
- Improve curriculum, programs, tools, and user experience
- Analyze participation, completion, and engagement trends
- Conduct surveys, research, reporting, and impact measurement
- Administer raffles, giveaways, or promotions
- Prevent fraud, misuse, security incidents, or unauthorized access
- Comply with legal, tax, safety, contractual, and regulatory obligations
- Protect the rights, safety, and property of DISCOVERING AI, participants, families, and others
4. Communications, Email, and SMS
DISCOVERING AI may communicate with you by email, SMS, phone, or other digital channels depending on the information you provide and the permissions you grant.
4.1 Email Communications
By submitting your email address, registering for a program, downloading a resource, joining an event, or signing up for DISCOVERING AI updates, you may receive:
- Requested resources
- Event confirmations
- Camp or program information
- Reminders
- Follow-up materials
- Newsletters
- MindSpark™ activities
- FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ resources
- Educational content
- Program announcements
- Special offers or opportunities
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting info@discoveringai.org.
We may still send transactional or operational emails related to registrations, purchases, safety, account access, program participation, or legal notices.
4.2 SMS/Text Messaging
If you provide your mobile number and opt in to SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from DISCOVERING AI related to resources, programs, events, camps, reminders, and updates.
- Message frequency may vary.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Consent to SMS is not required to purchase or participate unless SMS is necessary for a specific operational purpose and disclosed during registration.
- Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.
- Reply HELP for assistance where supported.
DISCOVERING AI may use third-party SMS providers to send and manage text messages.
5. Children’s Privacy and Parent Rights
DISCOVERING AI provides educational resources and programs for families, students, and schools. Some services may involve children under 13, especially camps, youth programs, FAMILY AI GAME PLAN™ tools, student activities, and family learning experiences.
We are committed to handling children’s information carefully and responsibly.
5.1 Parent or Guardian Consent
For children under 13, DISCOVERING AI requires parent or legal guardian consent before knowingly collecting personal information directly from the child.
For camps and youth programs, a parent or legal guardian must complete registration unless otherwise expressly permitted in writing.
5.2 Information Collected About Children
We may collect child-related information when provided by a parent, guardian, school, or authorized adult, including:
- Name
- Age
- Grade level
- School level
- Program participation
- Learning preferences
- Emergency contact information
- Health, allergy, or accommodation information needed for participation
- Student work or project submissions
- Attendance or engagement information
We collect only the information reasonably needed to provide, support, and improve the program or service.
5.3 Parent Rights
Parents or legal guardians may contact DISCOVERING AI to request:
- Access to certain child-related information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of certain information
- Withdrawal of consent for future collection or use, where applicable
Requests may be sent to info@discoveringai.org.
DISCOVERING AI may retain limited information as needed for legal compliance, payment records, safety, dispute resolution, program administration, or legitimate business purposes.
5.4 Student Email and Outreach
For students under 13, DISCOVERING AI does not intentionally collect direct student email addresses for marketing or outreach unless verifiable parent or guardian consent is obtained.
Where student participation is involved, parent or guardian contact information should generally be used for communications unless otherwise appropriate and permitted.
6. How We Share Information
DISCOVERING AI does not sell personal information to third parties for advertising.
We may share information in limited ways necessary to operate our services.
6.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate DISCOVERING AI, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Landing page platforms
- CRM systems
- Email platforms
- SMS providers
- Cloud application providers
- Payment processors
- Video conferencing platforms
- Learning platforms
- Analytics tools
- Survey tools
- Customer support tools
- Event registration tools
These providers are authorized to use information only as needed to provide services to DISCOVERING AI and are expected to protect the information they process.
6.2 Camps, Events, and Program Operations
For camps, workshops, and events, we may share limited information with:
- Instructors
- Program staff
- Contractors
- Volunteers
- Venue staff, where necessary
- Emergency personnel, when needed
- Technology providers supporting the program
- Partner organizations involved in delivering a specific program, when disclosed or necessary
We share only the information reasonably needed to operate the program, support participation, or protect safety.
6.3 Schools, Organizations, and Partners
If a program is offered in partnership with a school, district, employer, sponsor, nonprofit, community organization, or other partner, we may share limited participation or aggregated information as appropriate.
Whenever possible, reporting is provided in aggregated or de-identified form.
We do not share personally identifiable child information with sponsors or promotional partners for their independent marketing unless a parent or guardian has provided permission or the sharing is otherwise permitted by law.
6.4 Legal, Safety, and Compliance Reasons
We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to:
- Comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process
- Protect the safety of participants, children, families, staff, or the public
- Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
- Prevent fraud, abuse, security incidents, or misuse
- Protect DISCOVERING AI’s rights, property, or operations
- Respond to emergencies
7. Third-Party Tools, Platforms, and AI Services
DISCOVERING AI may use or link to third-party tools and platforms, including AI tools, video conferencing services, payment processors, learning platforms, cloud applications, survey tools, and communication platforms.
Examples may include tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Canva, Claude, Perplexity, Zoom, Google tools, GoHighLevel, Lovable, Supabase, IONOS, payment processors, or similar services.
Third-party tools have their own privacy policies, terms, age restrictions, and data practices. DISCOVERING AI is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, outputs, security, or policies of third-party platforms.
Parents and guardians are responsible for reviewing and approving a child’s use of third-party tools when required for a camp, program, or activity.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
DISCOVERING AI websites may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:
- Operate websites
- Remember preferences
- Improve user experience
- Measure traffic and engagement
- Understand which resources are useful
- Improve campaigns and communications
- Support security and fraud prevention
You may adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not function properly without cookies.
9. Data Security
DISCOVERING AI uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.
No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee that information transmitted online, stored in third-party platforms, or processed through cloud services will be completely protected from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
If we become aware of a data incident requiring notification, we will take steps consistent with applicable law.
10. Data Retention
DISCOVERING AI retains information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services
- Operate programs
- Maintain accounts
- Complete transactions
- Support safety and emergency records
- Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and reporting obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
- Improve programs and services
- Maintain historical, aggregated, or de-identified analytics
Camp health, emergency, attendance, and safety-related information may be retained for a period necessary to meet legal, insurance, operational, or safety obligations.
We may retain aggregated or de-identified information indefinitely.
11. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Access personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Opt out of marketing emails
- Opt out of SMS communications
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request information about how personal information is used or shared
