Workshop Learning ("we," "us," "our") operates Workshop School and Workshop U. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to our website, our programs, our communications (including email and SMS/text messaging), and any forms or applications you submit to us.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

 

• Contact information: name, email address, mailing address, phone number

• Program and application information: student or applicant records, school enrollment data, coaching notes, internship placement details, essays or application materials submitted for scholarships or program admission

• Communication preferences: whether you've opted in to receive email or SMS messages from us, and your responses to those messages

• Donor and funder information: for individuals or organizations who support our programs financially

• Website usage information: standard technical data such as browser type, pages visited, and general location, collected automatically when you visit our site

 

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to operate our educational programs and communicate with our community.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

 

• Operate and improve Workshop School and Workshop U programming

• Communicate with students, families, staff, donors, and partners, including sending SMS/text updates, reminders, and announcements

• Process scholarship, internship, or program applications

• Report to funders and grantors on program outcomes (in aggregate or de-identified form unless otherwise agreed)

• Maintain the safety and integrity of our programs

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. SMS / Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Workshop Learning:

 

• We use your phone number only to send you the messages you've signed up for (such as program reminders, announcements, or updates).

• We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Your phone number is used solely to communicate with you as part of our programs.

• Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

• To opt out of text messages at any time, reply STOP to any message you receive from us. You will receive a one-time confirmation that you have been unsubscribed, and you will no longer receive messages from that program unless you opt in again.

• For help, reply HELP to any message, or contact us directly at [insert organization email/phone].

• Message frequency varies depending on the program and time of year.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

 

• With service providers who help us operate (for example, our email/SMS communications platform), under agreements that limit their use of your data to providing that service

• With funders, in aggregate or de-identified form, for grant reporting purposes

• When required by law, or to protect the safety of students, staff, or the public

• With your consent, such as when a student or family authorizes sharing information as part of a scholarship or college application

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we hold, though no method of storage or transmission is completely secure.

6. Your Choices

You may:

 

• Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP

• Unsubscribe from email communications using the link in any email

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [insert contact email]

7. Children's Privacy

Workshop School serves high school students, and Workshop U serves emerging adults ages 18–24. Where a program participant is a minor, we collect and use information consistent with applicable school and student privacy laws (such as FERPA), and with parental or guardian consent where required.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.