Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 5, 2025
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
STEM Mentorship Matters (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or engage with our content and communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information:
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Name, email address, and contact information (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, applying to our program, or contacting us).
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Additional information voluntarily shared via forms, surveys, or interviews.
b. Non-Personal Information:
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Browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited on our site (collected via cookies or analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our mentorship programs and services.
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Send updates, newsletters, and event invitations.
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Respond to your inquiries and feedback.
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Track engagement and improve user experience on our website.
3. Cookies & Analytics
We may use cookies and third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor interactions and improve our site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with:
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Trusted service providers helping us operate the site or deliver services.
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Partners or mentors when relevant to program participation (with your permission).
5. Protecting Children’s Privacy
Our mentorship program is designed to support students, including minors, with appropriate parental or school consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without such consent.
6. Data Security
We use appropriate safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission is fully secure, so please take precautions when sharing sensitive data.
7. Your Choices
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You may opt out of emails at any time via the unsubscribe link.
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You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at: [your email here]
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may link to other websites (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.