Privacy Policy

Who We Are

AA8 Corporation is a nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-3227068) headquartered in Oxford, North Carolina. We provide free and premium STEM, AI, robotics, and technology education programs to communities in Granville, Vance, and surrounding counties in North Carolina.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of every person who interacts with our organization — including students, parents, volunteers, donors, and business clients.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you fill out a form, register for a program, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile phone number (when provided for SMS communications)
• Age or age range (for program eligibility)
• Parent or guardian name (for participants under 18)
• Organization or business name (for premium service inquiries)
• Project descriptions or notes you voluntarily submit

We also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools. This information does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

• To process program enrollments and event registrations
• To respond to inquiries, volunteer applications, and service quote requests
• To send email updates, newsletters, and program announcements (with your consent)
• To send SMS text messages about program updates, class schedules, event locations, and community reminders (only when you have explicitly opted in)
• To improve our website and programs
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To report aggregate, anonymized data to funders and grant organizations (no personally identifiable information is included)

SMS Text Messaging

If you opt in to receive SMS text messages from AA8 Corporation, you will receive non-marketing messages related to our programs, including class schedules, event locations, registration confirmations, and community updates. Message frequency may vary.

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and then no further SMS messages. To re-subscribe, text START to the same number.

For help or information, reply HELP to any SMS message or contact us at edunton@aa8corp.org.

Your SMS opt-in consent is never required as a condition of enrolling in any AA8 program or receiving any service. It is completely voluntary and separate from any other agreement or consent.

How We Share Your Information

AA8 Corporation does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate our website or deliver programs (such as email platforms or event tools), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our participants or staff
• Grant reporting: Aggregated, anonymized data shared with funders — never personally identifiable information

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, or as required for grant compliance. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at edunton@aa8corp.org.

Children's Privacy

Many of AA8's programs serve minors under the age of 18. We collect information about minors only through their parent or guardian and use it solely for program enrollment and communication purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately at edunton@aa8corp.org and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent for email or SMS communications at any time
• Opt out of SMS by replying STOP to any text message

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at edunton@aa8corp.org.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and standard web analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting your ability to use our site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website or programs after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us: