Privacy Policy for Emerge Next Leaders | Teen Innovation Summit

Effective Date: October 13, 2025

At Emerge Next Leaders, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with our website, events, and programs related to the Teen Innovation Summit.

1. Information We Collect

We collect, but are not limited to, the following types of information that you voluntarily provide or that are automatically gathered when you interact with our website, programs, or events:

a. Personal Information:
This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • School name, grade level, and career or academic interests

  • Event registration details, survey responses, or feedback you submit

  • Any other personal information you choose to share with us through forms, applications, or communications

b. Usage Data:
We may also collect non-personal and technical information automatically, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

  • Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on our website, and referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and site functionality

You can control or limit the use of cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly if you disable them.

2. Children’s Privacy

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.
If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians may contact us at hello@teeninnovationsummit.com to review or request deletion of their child’s data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Registering and managing your participation in the Teen Innovation Summit and related programs

  • Sending communications such as event details, updates, and newsletters

  • Improving our programs, website, and community engagement through analytics and feedback

  • Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and protecting the safety of our participants

We will never use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers who assist with event management, communications, or technical support (under confidentiality agreements)

  • Event Partners or Sponsors only if explicitly stated during registration or with your consent

  • Legal Authorities when required to comply with applicable laws or lawful requests

All third parties must comply with equivalent privacy and data protection standards.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access and Correct your personal data

  • Withdraw Consent for communications or data processing

  • Request Deletion of your information (subject to retention obligations)

  • Opt Out of non-essential communications by following unsubscribe links in our emails

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@teeninnovationsummit.com.

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
While we strive to protect your information, no online system is completely secure. You share information at your own discretion and risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our website or register from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection standards.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new effective date. Significant changes will be communicated through email or website notice.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

📧 hello@teeninnovationsummit.com
🌐 www.teeninnovationsummit.com
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