Privacy Policy & SMS Terms

Mckinney STEAM Academy SMS Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA) respects the privacy of our students, parents, guardians, mentors, and volunteers. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Information We Collect

Through our website, registration forms, and program communications, we may collect:

Student names, contact information, grade levels, and program enrollment information.
Parent and guardian names, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
Mentor and volunteer contact information.
Emergency contact information and other details necessary for program participation.
Communication preferences, including email and SMS consent.

How We Use Information

We use personal information to administer our educational robotics programs, communicate with families and volunteers, coordinate activities and competitions, and provide important safety and scheduling notifications.

SMS Communications

Individuals who explicitly opt in may receive informational text messages about MSA activities, including weather cancellations, schedule changes, critical calendar dates, and other important notices.

SMS consent is optional and is not required for program participation.

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in consent or mobile phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be provided to messaging service providers solely to deliver communications on MSA's behalf.

Information Sharing

We may share information with service providers that assist in operating our programs and communications, subject to appropriate confidentiality and security protections. We may also disclose information when legally required.

Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for program administration, legitimate organizational purposes, and applicable legal requirements.

Your Choices

You may request corrections to your contact information or changes to your communication preferences.

Email recipients may unsubscribe using the link included in applicable messages. SMS recipients may reply STOP to unsubscribe.

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

McKinney STEAM Academy
info@mckinneysteamacademy.org

Mckinney STEAM Academy SMS Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

Program Description

McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA) offers an optional SMS notification service for students, parents, guardians, coaches, mentors, and volunteers who explicitly opt in.

Messages may include weather-related cancellations, schedule changes, unplanned early dismissals, critical calendar dates, competition updates, and other important program notifications.

Consent

By selecting Yes on an MSA registration or subscription form, you agree to receive recurring informational SMS messages from McKinney STEAM Academy at the mobile phone number you provide.

Consent is voluntary and is not a condition of enrollment or participation.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on program activities and operational needs.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier and service plan.

Opting Out

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to an MSA text message. You will receive confirmation of your opt-out where supported.

Help and Support

Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us at:
info@mckinneysteamacademy.org

Privacy

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in consent or mobile phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

For additional information, please review our Privacy Policy above.