Innovators Program

Innovators Privacy Policy

How we protect student data and privacy in the FolaFutbol Innovators STEM program.

Last Updated: April 7, 2026

This privacy policy applies specifically to the FolaFutbol Innovators program, our STEM education and technology initiative. It supplements our general Privacy Policy with details specific to how we handle student data in our coding, robotics, and innovation workshops.

Information We Collect

Student name, age, grade level, and school affiliation for program enrollment
Parent or guardian contact information for communications and consent
Project submissions, code repositories, and digital work created during the program
Progress and assessment data related to STEM curriculum participation
Photos and videos taken during hackathons, workshops, and program events

How We Use Innovators Data

To deliver and improve our STEM education curriculum and workshops
To track student progress and provide personalized learning experiences
To facilitate hackathon participation, team formation, and project showcases
To communicate with parents and guardians about program activities and achievements
To generate anonymized reports on program effectiveness and learning outcomes

Student Data Protection

All student work and data are stored on encrypted, access-controlled servers
Student data is handled in compliance with FERPA and COPPA regulations
Code and project submissions are only shared with explicit student and parent consent
We do not use student data for advertising or sell it to third parties
Access to student records is restricted to authorized program staff and educators

Third-Party Tools and Platforms

The Innovators program may use educational platforms such as coding environments and collaboration tools
We only partner with platforms that meet our data protection standards
Student accounts on third-party tools are managed by FolaFutbol and deactivated at program end
No student data is shared with third parties beyond what is necessary for program delivery
Parents can request a list of all third-party tools used in the program

Parental Rights

Parents can review all data collected about their child at any time
Parents can request deletion of their child's data and project submissions
Parents can opt out of photo and video usage for marketing purposes
Parental consent is required before collecting information from children under 13
Parents can withdraw their child from the program and request data removal

Contact Us

For questions about the Innovators program privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: info@folafutbol.com
Phone: 718-973-4574
Address: New York City, NY
You can also review our general Privacy Policy at folafutbol.com/privacy

COPPA Compliance

The Innovators program serves students of various ages, and we take extra care with data from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Verifiable parental consent is obtained before collecting any data from children under 13
Data collection is limited to what is necessary for program participation
Parents may review, request changes to, or delete their child's information at any time

Policy Updates

We may update this Innovators Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify parents and guardians of any material changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued enrollment in the program after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.