Effective Date: September 10, 2026
I.D.E.A. respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about the information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the I.D.E.A. website and related online forms and services operated by I.D.E.A. It does not apply to websites or services operated independently by third parties, even when they are linked from or embedded within our website.
We may collect personal information when you choose to provide it through the website, such as when you contact I.D.E.A., subscribe to email updates, complete an interest or inquiry form, share your voice or ideas, express interest in partnering with I.D.E.A., or otherwise communicate with us.
Depending on the form or interaction, this information may include your name, email address, organization or affiliation, areas of interest, and any information you choose to include in a message or form response.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a general website form unless it is specifically requested and necessary for the purpose of that form.
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting, security, analytics, or related technology providers. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, approximate location based on IP address, and information about how you interact with the site.
We use this information to operate and protect the website, understand how visitors use it, identify technical problems, and improve the website experience.
The I.D.E.A. website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information about your visit. Some third-party services incorporated into the website may also use their own cookies or similar technologies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features function.
I.D.E.A. may use information collected through the website to respond to questions and inquiries, communicate with people who have expressed interest in I.D.E.A.’s programs or initiatives, manage newsletter and email subscriptions, coordinate partnership or participation opportunities, understand website usage, improve our programs and communications, maintain website security, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell personal information.
If you subscribe to I.D.E.A.’s newsletter or other email communications, we may use an email marketing service provider to manage subscriptions and deliver messages.
Your name, email address, subscription preferences, and related engagement information may be processed by that provider on I.D.E.A.’s behalf.
You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails. We may still send non-promotional communications when necessary to respond to an inquiry or complete an interaction you initiated.
The I.D.E.A. website may use third-party service providers for services such as website hosting, website forms, email communications, analytics, security, event registration, ticketing, video, social media, or other website functionality.
Pages on the site may also include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, images, forms, or other content provided by outside platforms. When you interact with embedded content, the third-party provider may collect information about your interaction in accordance with its own privacy policy.
I.D.E.A. encourages visitors to review the privacy practices of third-party services when interacting with them.
The I.D.E.A. website may include links to other organizations, event platforms, resources, social media accounts, or third-party websites.
I.D.E.A. is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by others. Once you leave the I.D.E.A. website, the privacy policy of the website or service you visit will apply.
I.D.E.A. may share personal information with service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, form processing, email communications, analytics, website security, and other technology services.
These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services to I.D.E.A. and are subject to their own contractual and legal responsibilities regarding personal information.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to a valid legal request, protect the rights or safety of I.D.E.A. or others, investigate fraud or security concerns, or protect the integrity of our website and services.
I.D.E.A. does not sell personal information or share personal information for targeted advertising purposes.
I.D.E.A. retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining requested communications, administering programs or relationships, fulfilling legal or administrative obligations, and maintaining appropriate business records.
Information that is no longer reasonably necessary will be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of when appropriate.
I.D.E.A. takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, online service, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use care when deciding what information to submit online.
I.D.E.A.’s work includes programs, events, and opportunities for young people. Our website also serves parents and guardians, educators, creators, community partners, organizations, and other members of the public.
Unless a form specifically states otherwise, I.D.E.A.’s general website forms and email subscription forms are intended for individuals age 13 and older.
I.D.E.A. does not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or legal guardian consent where required by law.
If you are under 13, please do not submit your name, email address, phone number, or other personal information through an I.D.E.A. website form. Instead, ask a parent or legal guardian to contact I.D.E.A. or complete the appropriate form on your behalf.
If I.D.E.A. learns that personal information has been collected directly from a child under 13 without the required parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Parents or legal guardians who believe I.D.E.A. may have collected personal information from a child under 13 may contact us using the information provided below to ask about, review, or request deletion of that information.
You may contact I.D.E.A. to ask about personal information you have provided to us, request that inaccurate information be corrected, request deletion of information when appropriate, or change your communication preferences.
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have additional rights relating to your personal information, including rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain certain information about how your personal data is used.
I.D.E.A. will review privacy requests and respond as required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
I.D.E.A. may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, technology, or privacy practices.
When significant changes are made, we will update the effective date displayed at the top of this page. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Questions about this Privacy Policy or I.D.E.A.’s privacy practices may be directed to:
I.D.E.A.
112 S. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19810
info@whatstheidea.org
