Future Space Pioneers Academy

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Future Space Pioneers Academy is a non-profit organization that brings space technology and career development into the public and private school systems to educate and prepare students for careers in the new space economy. Students participate in hands-on development of real-world space technology using low-cost materials. Training courses allow all middle or high school level students the chance to design and build their own micro-satellite as a team and launch their satellite into orbit.

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Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Future Space Pioneers Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”), subscribe to our mailing list, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us online. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our opt-in mailing list, make a donation, fill out a contact form, apply for programs, or communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information (such as credit card details), and any other details you voluntarily provide.
  • Automatically Collected Information: As you navigate the Site, we may automatically collect information about your device and usage, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and click data. This is done through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies standard in WordPress sites.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) for essential functions like site performance, analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics if enabled), and remembering preferences. We may also use third-party cookies for advertising or social media integration.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations.
  • Send newsletters, updates, program information, and promotional materials (only with your opt-in consent for mailing list subscribers).
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Improve the Site’s functionality and user experience.
  • Analyze Site usage and trends.
  • Comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us, such as payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar for secure donation handling—they process payment details directly and do not share them with us beyond transaction confirmation), email service providers (for opt-in newsletters), and hosting/analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Aggregated/Anonymous Data: Non-identifiable data for analytics or reporting.

We do not share donor lists or personal details with unrelated organizations.

4. Donations and Payment Security

When you donate, payment information is processed securely by trusted third-party providers compliant with PCI DSS standards. We do not store full credit card details on our servers. Donations are used solely to support our educational programs and operations.

5. Mailing List and Communications

Our mailing list is opt-in only—you must actively subscribe. We use your email to send program updates, newsletters, and appeals. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email or by contacting us. We will promptly remove you from our list.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including encryption where appropriate) to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described, to comply with legal requirements, or for tax/receipt purposes (e.g., donation records for 7 years). Anonymous analytics data may be kept longer.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt out of communications.
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).
  • Request details on how your data is processed.

Contact us at [insert email, e.g., privacy@fspa.org] to exercise these rights. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).

For California residents: Under CCPA (if applicable), you may request information on data shared or opt out of “sales” (we do not sell data).

For EU/UK visitors: If GDPR applies, you have additional rights like data portability. Our processing is based on consent, legitimate interests, or contract fulfillment.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and programs are aimed at middle/high school students with parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with COPPA.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may link to external websites (e.g., donation processors or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. Significant changes will be notified via email (for subscribers) or Site notice.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Future Space Pioneers Academy
[Insert Address, e.g., Shelby Township, MI]
Email: privacy@futurespacepioneers.com