Inkling Labs is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your rights over it. We will never sell your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information You Provide
When you apply to the Inkling program or contact us, you may provide:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- School name, grade level, and graduation year
- Responses to application essay questions
- Parent or guardian contact information (for applicants under 18)
- Any other information you choose to include in communications with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the site that brought you here)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Inkling program. Specifically, we use it to:
- Review and process program applications
- Communicate with applicants and enrolled students about the program
- Send program updates, schedules, and important notices
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We will only use your information for the purposes described above. We will not use your information for unrelated purposes without your consent.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers to operate our website and program (e.g., form processing, email delivery, analytics). These providers access information only as needed to perform their services and are contractually obligated to keep it confidential.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Inkling, our students, or others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website if this occurs.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience and understand how visitors use our site.
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings, such as your theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Minors
Inkling is a program designed for high school students, many of whom are under 18. We take the privacy of minors seriously.
If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information to us without the direct involvement of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If you are between 13 and 17, we encourage you to review this policy with a parent or guardian. We collect information from applicants in this age range as part of the program application process.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will delete that information promptly. To report a concern, contact us at the address below.
6. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information. You may:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correct: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email we send
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address listed below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and access controls on systems that store personal data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice, such as an email notification or a notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out:
Inkling Labs
Email: privacy@inklinglabs.org
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.