Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30th April 2025
As a program of the Muthusami Paravel Foundation, Orion STEM PDI is a US-based nonprofit committed to guiding high-achieving and gifted learners of all income levels toward opportunity, purpose, and impact. Orion STEM Passion Discovery Institute (Orion STEM PDI), is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you access our website or engage with our programs and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information.
- Academic and Program Information: Enrollment details, course registrations, academic progress, and participation in enrichment programs.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, including browser type, device information, and IP address.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process applications, admissions, and course registrations.
- To provide updates about programs, events, and resources.
- To personalize your experience with our educational services.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries and participation in our programs.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our digital platforms.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you submit or access your data. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments to ensure the protection of your data.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted partners who assist in operating our services and who agree to maintain the confidentiality of your data.
We may also disclose personal information when required by law or in response to legal requests such as subpoenas or court orders.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect usage data and enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect certain functionalities of the website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information. Orion STEM PDI is not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party websites.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Request restrictions on how we process your personal data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Orion STEM PDI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
9. 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 our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Orion STEM Schools PDI
orionstempdi@mpfoundation.org
1-855-457-7275