Effective Date: March 30, 2026
U.S. Economics Championship (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization organized in the United States and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN: 92-2392021). We operate the website economicsolympiad.org.
We are committed to protecting personal data and handling it in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
1. Who We Are
U.S. Economics Championship
2548 Dutch Mountain Rd
Lopez, PA 18628
United States
Email: [email protected]
Privacy / Data Protection Contact: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
Information you provide to us
When you register for a competition, program, event, newsletter, or submit a form, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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School, university, or organization
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Country or location
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Age or age category
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Parent or guardian information, where applicable
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Any other information you choose to provide
Payment information
Payments may be processed through TicketStripe or other third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our own systems.
Website usage information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Approximate geographic location
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Date and time of access
This information may be collected through cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics.
Communications information
If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Communication preferences
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Information about whether emails were opened or links were clicked, where available
We may use Moosend or similar providers to manage email communications.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal data to:
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Register and manage participation in competitions, programs, and events
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Communicate with students, teachers, parents, schools, and partners
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Send newsletters and updates where permitted by law or based on consent
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Process registrations, donations, or payments
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Operate, improve, and secure our website and services
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Analyze website traffic and user experience
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Maintain records and comply with legal, tax, accounting, safeguarding, and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
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Consent, such as for newsletters or non-essential cookies
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Performance of a contract, such as administering registrations or event participation
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Legitimate interests, such as operating and improving our programs and website
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Legal obligations, where we are required to process data by law
5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Keep the website functioning properly
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Understand how visitors use the site
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Improve performance and user experience
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference tools we make available.
6. Children and Minors
Our services are primarily intended for students aged 14 and above. In many cases, registrations are submitted by a teacher, school representative, parent, or guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in violation of applicable law. Where parental or guardian consent is required, we will seek appropriate authorization before processing the child’s personal data.
If you believe we have collected information from a child improperly, please contact us at [email protected].
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal data.
We may share personal data with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, programs, and communications, including:
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Google Analytics
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TicketStripe
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Moosend
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Form, cloud storage, email, hosting, and event management providers we use from time to time
We may also disclose personal data:
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To comply with law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable government request
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To protect our rights, users, students, or the public
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In connection with a merger, restructuring, transfer, or similar organizational change, where permitted by law
8. International Data Transfers
Because we are based in the United States, personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or the United Kingdom.
Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures where applicable.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:
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Managing competitions, events, and related programs
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Maintaining organizational and financial records
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Complying with legal, tax, accounting, and reporting obligations
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Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
When personal data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it where feasible.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to certain processing
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Withdraw consent
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Request data portability
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Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
11. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
12. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Those third parties operate under their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
U.S. Economics Championship
2548 Dutch Mountain Rd
Lopez, PA 18628
United States
Email: [email protected]
Privacy / Data Protection Contact: [email protected]