Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/24/26

Go Scholars (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our students, parents/guardians, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, who has access to it, and how we protect it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information through our website, forms, and program enrollment:

Student’s first and last name
Parent/guardian name
Date of birth (for age verification and program placement)
Phone number and email address
Emergency contact information
Program participation details

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and operate our programs effectively.

2. Why We Collect Information

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

To enroll students in programs and activities
To verify age and ensure appropriate program placement
To communicate with parents/guardians about schedules, updates, and important information
To ensure student safety and respond to emergencies
To improve our programs and services

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

3. Who Has Access to Information

Access to personal information is limited to:

Authorized Go Scholars staff and program facilitators
Administrative personnel responsible for enrollment and communication

All staff are expected to handle personal information responsibly and only access it when necessary to perform their duties.

We do not share personal information with outside parties except when required by law or necessary for safety purposes.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information, including:

Secure online forms and data storage systems
Restricted access to authorized personnel only
Use of password-protected systems and platforms
Regular review of our data handling practices

While we strive to protect your information, no system is completely secure, and we encourage users to share information responsibly.

5. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. For participants under the age of 13, we require consent from a parent or guardian before collecting personal information, in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Parents/guardians may:

Request access to their child’s personal information
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of information, where applicable

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Go Scholars
hello@goscholars.org
317-953-6640