Privacy Policy

At Eastlake FTC, your privacy matters to us! We want you to feel safe when visiting our website, eastlakeftc.org, signing up for events, or supporting our robotics club. Here’s a clear explanation of how we handle your information: 1. What Information We Collect We collect only the information we need to make your experience smooth: Personal Info: Name, email address, and payment information when you register or donate. Technical Info: Your IP address, browser type, and other technical details. Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to understand how people use our site and to improve it. 2. How We Use Your Information Your information helps us: Register you for events or competitions. Process payments securely. Send important updates, newsletters, or announcements. Understand how people use our website so we can make it better. 3. Sharing Your Information We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data. We only share information when necessary, for example: With trusted service providers like payment processors or Google Analytics. When required by law to protect safety or legal rights. 4. Cookies and Tracking Cookies help our website work better and let us see how users interact with our pages. You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features might not work properly without them. 5. Keeping Your Data Safe We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. While no system is completely perfect, we work hard to safeguard your data from unauthorized access. 6. Your Rights You have control over your information! Depending on your location, you can: Access the personal info we hold about you. Request corrections or deletions. Opt-out of certain data collection. To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@eastlakeftc.org. 7. International Visitors Our website is used worldwide. By using it, you agree that your information may be transferred and stored in countries like the United States, where privacy laws may differ. 8. Updates to This Policy We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We’ll post any changes here, with the new effective date, so you always know how your info is handled. 9. Contact Us Questions, concerns, or requests? Email us anytime at: admin@eastlakeftc.org