Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Telephone and mobile number
• Mailing and business address (street, city, state, postal code)
• Company or organization and job title
• Church affiliation
• Information submitted through our forms, including your interest in mentoring or sponsorship, mentor biographies, letters of recommendation, and additional comments
• Application and interview information
• Customer service communications
• Website usage information, including pages visited and actions taken
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Cookies and tracking technologies (described below)

We do not collect payment card or financial account information through this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests for information
• Process and review mentor applications, mentor bios, and letters of recommendation
• Schedule and coordinate interviews and mentorship assignments
• Send application status updates and interview confirmations
• Send mentorship program updates and follow-up communications
• Provide customer support
• Manage our relationships with mentors, Young Professionals, sponsors, and peer group participants
• Improve our website and programs
• Maintain website security and integrity
• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
• Send marketing or promotional communications only when you have provided appropriate consent

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, analytics, and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may limit some website functionality. Embedded video players (such as YouTube) and analytics tools may set their own cookies subject to their own policies.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as hosting, analytics, and messaging), with your consent where required, or when required by law. However, mobile information — including telephone numbers, SMS originator opt-in records, and SMS consent information — is not disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional use. Support subcontractors may receive information necessary to provide customer service and to operate the SMS program, and they are required to protect it. All other data-sharing categories described in this section expressly exclude SMS originator opt-in records and consent information; these records are not disclosed to third parties.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information where applicable
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
• Manage your communication preferences

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy and Age Requirement

Our website and SMS program are not directed to individuals under 18. You must be at least 18 years old to use this website, submit information through our forms, or participate in our SMS/text messaging program. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.