Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

La Crosse Robotics / Team 4054 The Aeronauts ("we," "us," or "our") operates lacrosserobotics.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics automatically collects:

This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Google's own privacy practices are described at policies.google.com/privacy.

Contact & Sponsorship Form

When you submit our sponsorship inquiry or contact form, the data you enter (name, email address, and message) is stored directly on our own servers. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry. We do not sell, rent, or share form submissions with third parties.

Embedded Maps

Our About page displays a map tile layer served by Esri ArcGIS. Loading these tiles may result in your IP address being sent to Esri's servers. No account or personal data is required to view the map.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners use cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie / Storage Key Set By Purpose
_ga, _ga_* Google Analytics Distinguish unique visitors; track sessions and page views
cookie-consent This site (localStorage) Remember that you accepted this notice
a11y-* This site (localStorage) Save your accessibility preferences

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Clearing your browser's local storage will reset your accessibility preferences and cookie-consent status.

3. Children's Privacy

La Crosse Robotics is a high-school robotics team whose members are primarily minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our contact and sponsorship form is intended for adults (parents, guardians, business representatives, and mentors). If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our site, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and aggregated; no personally identifiable information about individual visitors — including minors — is stored by us.

4. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Data Retention

Google Analytics retains aggregated data per Google's default retention periods. Form submissions are stored on our own servers and retained for up to one year after the inquiry is resolved. Local storage entries remain on your device until you clear them.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site links to sponsor websites and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Rights & Choices

8. Security

Our site is served over HTTPS. Form submissions are transmitted and stored over encrypted connections on our own servers. We do not store payment information or sensitive personal data beyond what you voluntarily provide in the contact form.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.