Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Parent or guardian name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Student name
• Student grade level
• Workshop registration information
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information submitted through email communications
• Newsletter subscription information

If you purchase a workshop or service through our website, payment information is processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store complete credit card or payment information on our servers.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Register students for workshops and programs
• Communicate regarding registrations, schedules, and program updates
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
• Send newsletters and marketing communications when you choose to subscribe
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain business records
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Children's Privacy

Junior Speakers provides educational programs designed for children; however, we collect information from parents or legal guardians rather than directly from children whenever possible. Parents or guardians are responsible for providing student information during registration. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate parental consent, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove the information.

Newsletter Communications

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional emails about workshops, programs, events, and updates related to Junior Speakers.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies that help operate the website, analyze website traffic, improve website performance, and enhance user experience.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Squarespace (website hosting and registration forms)
• Payment processors used through Squarespace
• Email service providers used to communicate with families and newsletter subscribers

These providers are permitted to use information only as necessary to provide their services. We may also disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, property, or comply with legal obligations.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain about them, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.