PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Updated: 7/15/2025

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At Youth Speakers Lab, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining a safe, respectful environment for all users, especially those under 18. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you interact with our website and programs. By accessing or using our services, you confirm that you understand and accept this policy and take full responsibility for how you or your child use the site. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or legal guardian must review this policy and provide appropriate consent before any personal information is shared.

We collect only the information necessary to provide high-quality educational services and ensure a secure experience. This includes names, contact information, submitted materials (such as speeches or recordings), and limited technical data such as IP address and browser type. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable California privacy laws. Parents or legal guardians have the right to review, update, or delete their child’s information at any time by contacting us directly.

We use the information we collect to deliver our programs—such as coaching, classes, and feedback—to communicate with participants and families, and to improve the overall user experience. We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as secure hosting or video platforms) only as needed to operate our services, and always under strict confidentiality terms. We may also disclose information when legally required or when necessary to protect the safety and rights of our users, our platform, or the public.

All users and account holders are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide and for ensuring they are using our services in a respectful, lawful, and age-appropriate manner. Misuse of our platform, providing false information, or violating community guidelines may result in restricted access or removal from programs.

We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to protect your information, including encryption and limited access. However, no system is completely secure, and by using our site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and notify users of significant updates through our website or email.

All services are operated by Youth Speakers Lab as a business entity. Mehran Sorourian, as the founder, is not personally liable for any claims, damages, or disputes relating to privacy or data handling. By continuing to use our website, you agree to this limitation of liability.

If you have any questions, or wish to access, modify, or delete your data, please contact us at Mehran@MehranS.com.