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COPPA Compliant Terms and Conditions


Effective Date:

05.01.2025

Future Leaders Academy by Building Connections LLC.

1. Introduction

 

Future Leaders Academy ("FLA") is committed to
protecting the privacy and safety of children using our educational programs.
These Terms and Services outline our compliance with the Children's Online
Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and provide transparency to participating
schools, parents, and guardians regarding how we collect, use, and protect
children's personal information.

 

2. Scope of Application

 

These terms apply to all schools, school districts,
educators, and associated parties ("Educational Institutions") that
enroll students in grades 2–6 into the Future Leaders Academy program.

 

3. Information We Collect

 

We collect limited personal information from children under
13 only as necessary to support educational engagement. This may include:

- First name or pseudonym

- Grade level

- School and classroom identifiers

- Work submissions (e.g., assignments, drawings, written
reflections)

- Voice recordings or videos if submitted as part of a
project

 

We do not collect:

- Last names

- Home addresses

- Phone numbers

- Email addresses

- Persistent identifiers (except as required for internal
program operations)

 

4. How Information Is Used

 

The information collected is used solely for:

- Delivering and improving educational content

- Supporting student progress tracking

- Facilitating teacher insights and communications

- Creating certificates and badges for student achievements

 

We do not use children's data for commercial purposes,
advertising, or profiling.

 

5. Parental Consent and School Authorization

 

Under COPPA, schools may act as agents for parents to
provide consent for the collection of students' information. Participating
Educational Institutions agree to obtain any required parental consent prior to
student participation.

       

6. Data Protection and Security

 

FLA implements robust administrative, physical, and
technical safeguards to protect children's information. Data is stored in
encrypted environments, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

 

7. Data Retention and Deletion

 

Children's data is retained only as long as necessary to
fulfill the educational purpose. At the end of the school year or upon request
by the Educational Institution, we will delete all personally identifiable
student information.

 

8. Third-Party Service Providers

 

We may use trusted third-party platforms to host program
materials, manage communications, and analyze anonymized engagement metrics.
All third-party providers are required to comply with COPPA regulations and our
privacy policies.

 

9. Access and Review

 

Parents and legal guardians have the right to:

- Review the personal information collected about their
child

- Request deletion of their child’s information

- Refuse further collection or use of their child’s
information

 

Such requests can be made through the student’s school or
directly to FLA at [Insert Contact Email].

 

10. Changes to These Terms

 

We may update these Terms and Services from time to time.
Educational Institutions will be notified of material changes and given the
opportunity to review them prior to continued participation.

 

11. Contact Information

 

For questions or concerns regarding COPPA compliance and
student data privacy, contact us at:

 

Future Leaders Academy

Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Mailing Address: 205 Park Springs Rd. Columbia, SC 29223

Phone: 984.269.9920

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By participating in the Future Leaders Academy, Educational
Institutions affirm that they understand and agree to these COPPA Compliance
Terms and Services and will comply with all applicable parental consent
requirements.

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