Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The CSC STAR Award app is a salary supplement program designed to support early childhood educators through incentives that encourage professional growth and retention. This program is supported by the following organizations:
- Early Childhood Registry of Palm Beach
- Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
- Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County
- Palm Beach State College
Information We Collect
To determine eligibility and provide program support, we may collect the following types of information from users of the CSC STAR Award app:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Home and/or work address
- Date of birth
- Demographic data (such as race, ethnicity, gender)
- Educational background and employment history
- Social Security Number or Tax ID (only for tax reporting purposes)
- Bank account information for direct deposit (if applicable)
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used to:
- Determine your eligibility for the CSC STAR Award
- Process and distribute salary supplements
- Comply with applicable tax laws and reporting
- Communicate with you regarding your application status or program updates
- Generate reports (using aggregate and anonymized data) to improve program delivery
Information Sharing
Your data may be shared with the four supporting organizations listed above solely for the purpose of program administration and reporting. We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Security
We take data privacy seriously. Your information is protected through industry-standard security measures including encryption, limited access, and secure data storage.
Your Rights
You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us through the app or support email.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@cscstaraward.org
