This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to www.livingoceansfoundation.org (“Site”), any related applications (“Apps”), and any services provided by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to the Company include www.livingoceansfoundation.org, our Apps, and related services. By using the Company Site, Apps, or services, you (the person governed by this Policy) consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

Terms and Conditions

Our Terms and Conditions also govern your use of our services. Please review them carefully, as they include important provisions regarding your rights and responsibilities when using our Site, Apps, and services.

Collection of Information

1. General Users

The Company does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) from general users browsing our Site. However, if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or complete a contact form, we may collect your first and last name and email address. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. 

We may also collect anonymous demographic information, such as age or gender, which is not unique to you. You may be required to provide PII when using certain services, such as:

• Registering for an account
• Entering contests or sweepstakes
• Signing up for our newsletter
• Sending emails or inquiries
• Submitting payment information for products, services, or donations

We use this information to:

• Operate and deliver requested services
• Provide you with the requested information, products, or services
• Send account-related notices
• Carry out our contractual obligations, including billing and collection
• Notify you of changes to our Site, services, or products
• Communicate about other services with your consent

Please keep in mind that if you directly disclose personally identifiable information or personally sensitive data through the Company’s public message boards, this information may be collected and used by others

2. International Users

The Company is located in the United States. If you are a non-U.S. user, by providing your personal information, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S. or other countries, where privacy laws may be less stringent than in your country of residence. 

The European Commission has determined that U.S. law does not provide the same level of data protection as the laws of the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK).However, the Company takes reasonable precautions to safeguard personal information in line with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

3. Donors

When making a donation through our Site, donors may be required to provide additional PII, including name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. Donor information is never sold or shared with third parties except as necessary to process donations or comply with legal obligations. 

4. Children Under 13 (COPPA)

The Company is committed to protecting children who use our Site. This Policy is designed following the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• We will not collect PII from children under 13 without verifiable parental/guardian consent.
• During registration, we may collect PII such as first and last name, grade level, school, city, state, country, gender, birthdate, and email.
• Parents/guardians must provide consent via through the online registration process. An email will be sent to the parent/guardian to confirm consent before a child’s account is activated.
• Parents/guardians can review, update, or request deletion of their child’s information and may refuse further collection or use of their child’s data.
• Children will not be able to access certain features or participate in programs if parental/guardian consent is not provided.
• If provided, the child’s email may be used to communicate about login information or educational opportunities, with an option to opt out of unrelated communications.

5. Science Without Borders^® Challenge Participants

Participation in the Science Without Borders® Challenge does not require account creation.

For students participating in the Science Without Borders® Challenge, we may collect personally identifiable information (PII), including participants’ first and last name, age, grade, school name, teacher sponsor, and parent/guardian contact information (email, phone).

The information collected for the Science Without Borders® Challenge is used to confirm that students meet the contest’s age and grade eligibility requirements, to communicate important contest-related information to participants (over the age of 13), teacher sponsors, and parents or guardians, and to provide updates, instructions, or other necessary communications throughout the contest.

By submitting artwork, participants grant the Company the right, but not the obligation, to use or display their artwork and optionally provided PII (such as name, school, country, and age) in connection with the Science Without Borders® Challenge, including for promotional, educational, or communications purposes.

For participants under 13, any use of their PII is subject to verifiable parental/guardian consent. Parents/guardians may request that their child’s PII not be used, and the Company will honor such requests.

6. Education Portal Users

Some parts of the Education Portal are publicly accessible, while certain features, such as interactive courses, progress tracking, or assignment submission, require account creation. To register, users provide PII including first and last name, email address, school, grade level, and, for students under 13, parent/guardian contact information. 

This information is used to provide access to restricted features, track educational progress and engagement, communicate important updates, course notifications, or program-related information, and to support and enhance the overall learning experience for users/

7. Surveys & Contests

From time to time, our site requests information via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary, and you may choose whether or not to participate and therefore disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used to monitor and improve the use and satisfaction of this site.

8. Apps

When using our Apps hosted on external Sites, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and device information. Additionally, we may collect data about how you use the App, such as the features that you use most often and how often you use the App. This information may be collected to enhance our services and understand how to improve the App. We take the utmost precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse and will never share it with third parties unless legally required to do so. By using our Apps, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this Policy.

9. Automatically Collected Information 

The Company may automatically collect information about your computer hardware and software. This may include:

• Your IP address, browser type, and device details (like computer, phone, or tablet).
• The pages you visit, the links you click, and how long you spend on our site.
• General location information (if your device settings allow).
• Data collected through cookies and similar tools.

This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain the quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding the use of the Company’s Site. 

Sharing Information with Third Parties 

The Company does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. 

The Company may share data with trusted partners to help perform statistical analysis, send you email or postal mail, provide customer support, or arrange for deliveries. All such third parties are prohibited from using your personal information except to provide these services to the Company, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. The Company may disclose your personal information, without notice, if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on the Company or the site; (b) protect and defend the rights or property of the Company; and/or (c) act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Company, or the public.

Cookies

The Company’s Site may use “cookies” to help you personalize your online experience. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor’s hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. Most of our cookies are used to improve Site security and reduce spam. Third-party applications also use cookies on our Site, including WordPress, MailPoet, and Google Analytics. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the Company’s services or Sites you visit.

Links

This Site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.

Security of Your Personal Information

We take precautions to protect your information both online and offline. Sensitive information (such as credit card data) transmitted through our Site is encrypted and secured using SSL/HTTPS. You can verify this by looking for the closed lock icon in your browser or “https” at the beginning of the web page address.

We partner with trusted third-party providers to ensure your data is handled securely. For example, donations and payments are processed through Donorbox, which meets industry-standard security requirements. User information for the Education Portal is stored with access controls and encryption. Firewalls, malware scanning, and tools such as Cloudflare and Wordfence further protect our Site. Emails are sent using secure protocols, and users can manage their subscription preferences at any time.

Access to personal information is restricted to employees and authorized personnel who need it to perform their job responsibilities (such as billing or customer service).

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Right to Deletion

Subject to certain exceptions set out below, on receipt of a verifiable request from you, we will: 

• Delete your personal information from our records; 
• Change/correct any data we have about you; and 
• Direct any service providers to delete your personal information from their records.

Additionally, when you receive updates from us via email broadcast, there will always be an unsubscribe link at the bottom of all our broadcast emails, giving you the option to remove your email address from our email list.

We may deny your deletion request if keeping the information is necessary for us or our service providers to:

• Complete a transaction you requested or provide a service you asked for;
• Detect security incidents, protect against malicious or illegal activity, or prosecute those responsible;
• Debug products or services to identify and fix errors;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Enable internal uses that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations; or
• Make other lawful, internal, and compatible uses of the information.

California Residents (CCPA & CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the ability to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

California residents may also contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs:

• Phone: 916.445.1254 or 800.952.5210
• Address: 1625 North Market Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95834

Policy Changes

The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the Policy. The most current version of the Policy will supersede all previous versions. When significant changes occur, we will notify users by updating the “Last Modified” date at the bottom of this Policy and, where appropriate, by posting a notice on our Site or sending an email notification. Your continued use of the Site, Apps, and/or services available after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.

Contact Us

We welcome your questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information below: 

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
1969 Kring Street
PO Box 182
Tire Hill, PA 15959
United States

Email Address: [email protected] 
Phone Number: +1.443.221.6844 

Last modified: October 1, 2025