Privacy Statement
Virtual Science Teachers (United States)
Last updated: January 2, 2026
Who We Are
Virtual Science Teachers (“VST,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support science teachers and create engaging, skill-building resources that help all students develop a strong foundation in science. We partner with teachers to build a scientifically literate society and believe everyone deserves access to high-quality science learning resources.
We do not require user accounts, do not collect student profiles, and do not sell personal data.
How to Contact Us
Virtual Science Teachers
1500 Shipyard Rd, Suite D #1014
Chesapeake, VA 23323
United States
Email: admin@virtualscienceteachers.com
Website: https://virtualscienceteachers.org
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to share personal information with us when you:
Contact us by email or through a contact form
Make a donation
Register for an event or webinar
This information may include your name and email address.
Donations and event registrations are processed securely by our third-party provider Zeffy. Virtual Science Teachers does not receive or store payment information. Please review Zeffy’s Privacy Policy for details about their data practices.
Information Collected Automatically
We collect limited technical information automatically to operate, secure, and maintain our website. This information is not used to identify individuals and may include:
Browser and device type
Operating system
General location (such as city or region)
Pages visited and basic interaction information
This information is used only in aggregate or local form to ensure website functionality and improve content.
Embedded Content
Some pages include embedded educational content (for example, Canva or Genially presentations). These services may receive limited technical information (such as IP address or device type) when the embedded content loads.
We use education-focused, non-advertising plans
We do not enable personalization, advertising, or remarketing features
Embedded content is used strictly for instructional purposes
Social Media
If you choose to interact with Virtual Science Teachers on social media platforms, we may view publicly available engagement information such as likes, comments, or shares. We do not receive private user data from social media platforms and do not collect personal data about individual social media users.
Why We Use Personal Data
We use personal information to:
Respond to inquiries and communications
Provide and protect our services
Maintain and improve website functionality
Identify broad usage patterns (without identifying individuals)
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent misuse or harmful activity
We do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us.
No Student Accounts or Profiles
Virtual Science Teachers does not require students to create accounts or log in to use our resources.
No Knowing Collection of Children’s Personal Information
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Students can use our educational resources without providing identifying information.
Accidental Collection
If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected inadvertently (for example, through an email message), we will delete it promptly.
Parents or guardians may contact us at admin@virtualscienceteachers.com to request access to or deletion of such information.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and similar technologies that are functional or technical in nature to:
Ensure proper website operation
Support accessibility and usability
Remember preferences or activity state during a session
These technologies:
Are stored locally on the user’s device
Are not used for advertising
Are not used to track users across websites
Visitors can manage cookies through browser settings or the consent tools available on our website.
Who Can See Your Personal Data?
We share personal information only in limited circumstances:
With service providers that support website hosting, security, or donation processing
With professional advisors (such as legal or accounting services)
When required by law or legal process
To protect the safety, rights, or security of users or the website
With your explicit consent
We may also share aggregated or anonymized information that does not identify individuals.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. Access to systems is restricted, and security practices are reviewed regularly.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. De-identified or aggregated data may be retained for longer periods for lawful purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights including:
Access to personal data we hold about you
Correction or deletion of personal data
Objection to certain processing activities
Withdrawal of consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@virtualscienceteachers.com.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links or embedded content from third-party websites or services. This Privacy Statement does not apply to those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Updates to This Policy
We review and update this Privacy Statement periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.