Inventor STEM School (“School,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected from individuals who interact with our institution, including but not limited to applicants, students, parents, guardians, alumni, and employees. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of such information.
Contact Information
For any inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Inventor STEM School
54 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 757-0600 | info@inventorstemschool.com
Collection of Personal Information
We collect only the minimum amount of personal information necessary to fulfill our educational, administrative, and operational responsibilities. This information may be collected directly from individuals, automatically through our website, or from third parties where applicable.
Website & Online Data
When you interact with our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including device identifiers, IP addresses, operating system details, and geolocation data (if enabled). We utilize cookies and web beacons to enhance user experience; however, these tools do not collect personally identifiable information.
Enrollment & Student Records
During the application and enrollment process, we collect personal information, including but not limited to contact details, educational history, and payment information. Payment transactions are processed securely via third-party providers, and we do not retain financial data beyond what is necessary for transactional purposes.
Student records, including enrollment details, attendance, and academic performance, are maintained in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Such records may be retained indefinitely.
Alumni & Community Engagement
The School maintains ongoing engagement with alumni, parents, and community members. Information such as name, contact details, and participation in events may be collected and retained indefinitely.
Email & Communications
If you contact us via email, web forms, or other communication channels, we may retain such correspondence for record-keeping and to respond to inquiries. Additionally, we may use the provided information to notify you of School-related programs or opportunities. We do not sell or share email addresses with third parties.
Use & Disclosure of Information
We may process personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide educational services and maintain student records.
- To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
- To communicate with individuals regarding School programs, events, and services.
- To engage third-party service providers for operational support, provided such parties adhere to applicable privacy and security standards.
Personal information will not be disclosed to external parties except as required by law, authorized by the individual, or necessary to fulfill the operational needs of the School.
Your Rights & Choices
Subject to applicable laws, individuals may exercise the following rights:
- Access & Correction: You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of personal information when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Certain records, such as academic records, may be retained as required by law or institutional policy.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@inventorstemschool.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and individuals acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting data online.
Policy Updates
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will take effect upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
The most recent version of this Privacy Policy will always be available on our website.
Effective: 3/1/2025
