Privacy Policy for The Olive Press Mentoring Group
Effective Date: April, 2024
The Olive Press Mentoring Group is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us by our mentors, mentees, and all other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
We may collect the following types of information from participants:
- **Personal Information:** Such as your name, age, contact details, and emergency contact information.
- **Demographic Information:** Such as gender, educational background, or location, for program purposes.
- **Background Information:** For mentors, we may collect information required for screenings, such as background checks or references.
- **Program Data:** Notes from mentoring sessions, feedback forms, and progress reports.
2.**How We Use Your Information**
The information collected is used for purposes including but not limited to:
- Facilitating the mentoring relationships.
- Customizing and improving our programs to better serve participants.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.
- Communicating important updates or changes.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
3. **Information Sharing**
We only share your information under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent.
- As required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
- For safeguarding purposes (e.g., reporting concerns to appropriate authorities).
4. **Participant Rights**
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information held by us.
- Request corrections to inaccuracies in your information.
- Withdraw your consent for non-essential data processing at any time.
6. **Retention of Information**
We will retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
7. **Contact Us**
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
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