Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

The Seal of Climate Literacy website is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you engage with the Seal of Climate Literacy, including when you complete surveys, submit interest forms, or contact us.

This may include:

• Contact information such as name, email address, school, district, and state
• Student experience information, including:
  • Courses taken to earn the Seal
  • Hands-on projects or community-based learning experiences
  • Skills developed or areas of interest
  • Postsecondary plans (college, career, training, etc.)
• Optional demographic information, such as grade level or background characteristics, which helps us understand who is engaging in the Seal and whether access is equitable across communities

Providing demographic information is always optional and is used only in aggregate to support learning, improvement, and reporting.

We may also collect non-personal website usage data (such as page views or time on site) to help improve the website experience.

How We Use Information

Information collected is used to:

• Understand who is participating in the Seal of Climate Literacy and how students earn it
• Improve program design, guidance, and resources for students and educators
• Track and communicate the reach and impact of the Seal across states and communities
• Share relevant updates, opportunities, and recognition with participants
• Support research, storytelling, and reporting in aggregate form

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Use of Student Data

Student information is used only for educational, research, and program improvement purposes related to the Seal of Climate Literacy.

When data is shared publicly (such as in reports, dashboards, or presentations), it is:

• Aggregated and anonymized whenever possible
• Never used to evaluate individual students, schools, or educators
• Never shared in ways that would identify individual students without explicit permission

Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party services (such as survey tools or analytics platforms) to collect and process information. These services are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Children’s Privacy

The Seal of Climate Literacy engages students, including those under the age of 18. Personal information from minors is collected only when voluntarily submitted and solely for program-related, educational, and research purposes.

How Your Information Helps

When you share your experience earning the Seal, you help us strengthen climate education, expand access, and recognize student leadership across the country.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@lyracolorado.org