Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The 108th Mentoring Program (the “Program”, “we”) values the trust you place in us when you share your personal information with us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal data of our users, mentees, mentors, and website visitors.

What is Personal Data?

For the purposes of this policy, “personal data” refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual, such as:

• First name and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location)
• User behavior (e.g., browsing history, search queries)

How Do We Collect Personal Data?

We collect personal data in various ways, including:

1. Online forms : When you submit an online form to the Program, such as a contact form or registration form, we collect the information you provide.
2. Email correspondence : When you email us directly, we may collect your email address and any other information you share with us.
3. Social media : If you interact with us on social media platforms, we may collect your public profile information and any comments or messages you send to us.

How Do We Use Personal Data?

We use personal data for the following purposes:

1. Program administration : We use personal data to administer the 108th Mentoring Program, including matching mentees with mentors, communicating with participants, and tracking program outcomes.
2. Marketing and outreach : We may use personal data to promote our programs, events, and services through email newsletters, social media, and other marketing channels.

How Do We Protect Personal Data?

We take the security and confidentiality of personal data seriously. To protect your information, we:

1. Use secure servers : Our website is hosted on secure servers that meet industry standards for data protection.
2. Implement access controls : Only authorized staff members have access to personal data, and we use strict protocols for sharing sensitive information.
3. Monitor and update security measures : We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure they remain effective in protecting your personal data.

How Long Do We Retain Personal Data?

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or until you request us to delete it. If we no longer need to use your personal data, we will securely dispose of it according to industry standards and applicable laws.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights and choices regarding your personal data:

1. Access : You can request access to your personal data by contacting us.
2. Rectification : If you believe any of your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct it.
3. Erasure : You can request that we delete your personal data at any time.
4. Restriction : You can request that we restrict our use of your personal data in certain situations.
5. Objection : You can object to our use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or best practices. If we make significant changes to the policy, we will notify you through email or social media channels.

Thank you for choosing to work with the 108th Mentoring Program. We value your trust and will do everything in our power to protect your personal data.