Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 9, 2026

At STEM for Kids, LLC dba GIGIL STEM Kits ("GIGIL STEM Kits," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using our website, purchasing our products, submitting a purchase order, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

GIGIL STEM Kits creates hands-on STEM educational kits, activities, and learning experiences for families, educators, homeschool communities, charter schools, enrichment programs, and educational organizations.

Our products are designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning through engaging science, technology, engineering, and math activities.

Our website allows customers to purchase products directly, subscribe to updates, request information, and communicate with our team.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several different ways depending on how you interact with us.

Information You Provide

When you place an order, contact us, or complete forms on our website, we may collect:

Name
Billing address
Shipping address
Email address
Phone number
Company or school name
Teacher or administrator name
Purchase order information
Order history
Customer support communications
Survey responses
Product reviews
Any information you voluntarily provide

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse our website.

Payment Information

When you purchase products through our website, your payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment processors.

We do not store your full credit card numbers, debit card information, or banking credentials on our servers.

Depending on the payment method you choose, payment processing may be handled by providers such as:

Shopify Payments
Stripe
PayPal
Shop Pay
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Other secure payment providers

These companies maintain their own privacy and security practices.

Purchase Orders

When educational institutions, school districts, or charter schools submit purchase orders, we may collect:

School name
District or charter organization
Teacher name
Purchasing department contact information
Shipping and billing addresses
Purchase order numbers
Tax exemption information
Order history
Payment status

We use this information solely for fulfilling educational purchases and maintaining accurate business records.

Account Information

If you create an account on our website, we may collect:

Username
Password (stored securely in encrypted form by our ecommerce platform)
Saved addresses
Order history
Wishlist information
Preferences

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Information Automatically Collected

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site.

This may include:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Click activity
Purchase activity
Date and time of visits

This information helps us improve our website and better understand customer behavior.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies help us:

Remember your shopping cart
Keep you logged into your account
Save preferences
Improve website performance
Measure advertising effectiveness
Understand website traffic
Personalize your experience

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies through browser settings, although doing so may affect website functionality.

Analytics

We use website analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website.

These tools may include services such as:

Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
Other marketing or analytics platforms

Analytics data helps us improve:

Website usability
Product offerings
Marketing effectiveness
Customer experience

Analytics providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.

Device Information

We may collect information about the device you use to access our website, including:

Device type
Browser version
Screen resolution
Operating system
Language settings
Internet connection type

This information helps ensure our website functions properly across different devices.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill orders
Ship products
Provide customer service
Respond to questions
Process purchase orders
Prevent fraud
Improve our website
Improve our products
Personalize your shopping experience
Send order confirmations
Provide shipping updates
Process returns or refunds
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Communicate important product or policy updates

We only use personal information for legitimate business purposes.

Email Marketing & Newsletters

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, we may send:

New product announcements
Promotions
Educational resources
STEM activities
Special offers
Holiday gift ideas
Company news

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send transactional emails regarding your orders.

Charter School Information

We work with charter schools, educational organizations, and homeschool programs.

Information submitted by schools is used only for:

Processing purchase orders
Verifying vendor information
Coordinating shipments
Maintaining purchasing records
Customer support
Required accounting documentation

We do not sell or share school purchasing information for marketing purposes.

Social Media & Photo Policy

We may share photos, videos, or user-generated content on our website, social media platforms, or marketing materials to showcase our products in use. We will only use identifiable images of children or individuals when appropriate permission has been obtained from a parent, guardian, educator, or authorized representative.

If you submit photos, tag us on social media, or provide content featuring our products, you grant us permission to repost or share that content unless you explicitly request otherwise.

We recommend that schools, educators, and families obtain proper consent before sharing images of children publicly.

If you would like us to remove a photo or content featuring you or your child, please contact us and we will promptly honor your request.

Payment Processing

All online payments are securely processed through trusted third-party payment processors. These providers are responsible for safeguarding your payment information and complying with applicable payment security standards, including PCI DSS requirements. GIGIL STEM Kits does not directly store complete payment card information.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to operate our business, including:

Ecommerce platform providers
Payment processors
Shipping carriers
Email marketing services
Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Customer support software
Fraud prevention services

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform services on our behalf. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Protecting children's privacy is extremely important to us. Our website and online services are intended for parents, guardians, educators, schools, and other adults purchasing educational products. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, we will promptly delete that information. Parents who believe their child has submitted personal information may contact us to request removal.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have certain privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Request information about how your data is used
Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information (where applicable)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will verify your request before processing it as required by law.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information.

These safeguards may include:

SSL encryption
Secure payment processing
Password-protected systems
Limited employee access
Secure website hosting
Regular software updates

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

Order fulfillment
Customer support
Accounting
Tax reporting
Warranty documentation
Legal compliance
Fraud prevention
Business record keeping

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

Your Rights & Choices

You may:

Update your account information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of eligible personal information
Opt out of marketing emails
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Request information about your personal data

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements. When changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at hello@gigilstemkits.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.