Effective Date: September 2026

DashStrom, Corp. ("DashStrom," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website and uses our services — especially children. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

 

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.

 

This policy applies to information collected through our website (dashstrom.com), our programs, and any related online services. It does not apply to third-party websites or services we may link to.
 

1. Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy​

DashStrom serves children and youth development. DashStrom is committed to protecting children's privacy and follows applicable requirements relating to children's online privacy, including COPPA and applicable state privacy laws.

 

Children Under 13: Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13.We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through this site. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

 

Children Ages 13–17: If you are between 13 and 17, you may use this site only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy with their children and to monitor their online activity.

 

Parents and Guardians: If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@dashstrom.com. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including deletion of the information.

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2. Information We Collect​

We collect only the information necessary to operate our programs and services. The types of information we may collect include:

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Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, register for programs, or create an account

• Billing and payment information processed by our third-party payment providers.

• Messages, correspondence, or other content you submit through our site or via email

• Participant information for program registration, including information about children participating in DashStrom programs (provided by parents or guardians)

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Information Collected Automatically​

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and version

• Pages viewed and time spent on pages

• Referring and exit page URLs

• Date and time of your visit

• Device identifiers associated with cookies or similar technologies

 

Cookies and Similar Technologies​

We use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to improve your experience on our site. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep your session secure, and understand how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies to track children or serve targeted advertising to children.

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The types of cookies we use:

• Preference Cookies — Remember your settings and language preferences

• Security Cookies — Help protect your account and prevent unauthorized access

• Performance Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it

• Analytics Cookies — Provide aggregate, anonymized data about site usage

 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of our site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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3. How We Use Your Information

​We use the information we collect only for legitimate purposes related to operating DashStrom’s programs and services, including:

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• Providing, operating, and improving our website and programs

• Processing program registrations and managing participant information

• Communicating with you about programs, events, and updates relevant to your use of our services

• Processing billing and providing related support

• Responding to your questions, requests, and feedback

• Sending administrative notices and information about new offerings (you may opt out at any time)

• Ensuring the safety and security of our site and services

• Resolving disputes and enforcing our Terms of Service

• Complying with legal obligations

 

We do not use personal information collected from children for advertising, marketing profiling, or any purpose beyond delivering our youth development programs and keeping parents informed.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

​DashStrom does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

 

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted vendors who help us operate our website and deliver our programs (such as payment processors or email service providers). These vendors are contractually required to keep your information confidential and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.

 

Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government authority, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

 

Safety: We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of any person, prevent fraud, or address illegal activity.

 

Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor organization. We will notify you of any such change.

 

We will not share your personal information with any new third party for a purpose not described in this policy without providing notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.

 

No Mobile Data Sharing: No mobile information (including text message opt-in data and consent) will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

 

5. Data Retention

​We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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6. How We Protect Your Information

​We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, and destruction.

 

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We assume no liability for disclosure of data due to transmission errors, unauthorized third-party actions, or events beyond our reasonable control.

 

If you have reason to believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at privacy@dashstrom.com.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

​Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

 

For All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limitations

• Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by contacting us at privacy@dashstrom.com

 

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it is used and shared

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: DashStrom does not sell personal information)

• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

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California residents under 18 who have registered for an account may request removal of content or information they have posted to our site by contacting us at info@dashstrom.com. Please note that removal may not be complete or comprehensive in all cases.

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For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following additional rights:

• Right to Rectification: Request that we correct inaccurate data

• Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion under certain conditions

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data

• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

 

We process personal data of EEA residents only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including your consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate interests. We respond to all verified rights requests within one month.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@dashstrom.com or in writing at: DashStrom, Corp., 113 47th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

8. International Data Transfers

​DashStrom is based in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please be aware that information you provide will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. Data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

 

For transfers from the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, in accordance with Article 46 of the GDPR.

 

9. Third-Party Links

​Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy applies only to DashStrom’s website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

 

10. No Spam

DashStrom does not tolerate spam. You may not add any DashStrom user to a mailing list — physical or electronic — without that person’s express consent following clear disclosure of what they are signing up for.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date and, where appropriate, notify you by email.

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We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

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13. Contact Us

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

DashStrom, Corp.

113 47th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Email: privacy@dashstrom.com

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We are committed to working with you to resolve any concerns about your privacy promptly and transparently.