Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2026
This policy explains what information NYE Media collects, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We keep it plain because most of the people who use this site are students.
Who we are
NYE Media is a youth entrepreneurship community based in Massachusetts, United States. We connect high school builders with founders, mentors, judges, and companies through challenges, mentorship, and events. In this policy, "we," "us," and "our" mean NYE Media, and "you" means anyone who visits our site at nyemedia.org or contacts us.
Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to nyemedia.team@gmail.com.
Information we collect
Information you give us
Our site has no forms or accounts. We only get personal information if you email us, and then only what you choose to send: usually your name, email address, and the contents of your message (for example, your school or the company you work for).
If you register for one of our events, you may do that through an event platform run by someone else, such as Luma. That platform's own privacy policy covers what you give it, and the organizers of the event receive your registration details.
Information collected automatically
We don't use cookies, analytics, or advertising trackers. When you visit the site, our hosting provider automatically receives limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you request. This is standard for every website and is used to deliver the site and keep it secure.
How we use your information
- To reply to your emails and requests.
- To run our events, challenges, and mentorship programs, and to follow up with you about them.
- To send you updates you asked for. You can opt out at any time by emailing us.
- To operate and secure the website.
- To comply with the law and protect the safety and rights of our community.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
How we share your information
We share information only where it's needed to run the site and our programs. The service providers involved are:
- Vercel: hosts and delivers the website. See vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
- Google (Gmail): stores the emails you send to nyemedia.team@gmail.com. See policies.google.com/privacy.
If we connect you with a founder, mentor, or company (for example, about an internship), we'll only pass on your details with your permission. We may also disclose information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that it's necessary to protect someone's safety or our legal rights.
Students and minors
Our community is built for high school students, and some of the people who reach out to us are under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 18, we encourage you to involve a parent or guardian before sharing your information with us.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has given us personal information, please contact us at nyemedia.team@gmail.com and we will review it and delete it on request.
Your choices and rights
You can, at any time:
- Ask us what personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your information.
- Ask us to stop sending you updates.
To make any of these requests, email nyemedia.team@gmail.com. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under your local privacy laws; we'll honor those rights where they apply.
Data retention
We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, and then delete it. If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so unless we're required to keep it by law.
How we protect your information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold, consistent with applicable Massachusetts and U.S. data-protection standards. No website or method of transmission is completely secure, so we can't guarantee absolute security, but we work to keep your information safe.
Links to other sites
Our site and emails may link to other websites (for example, a partner's site, our social media, or an event registration page). We aren't responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their policies.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as NYE Media grows or as our tools change. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Significant changes may be announced on the site.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, email us at nyemedia.team@gmail.com.