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Embrace & Empower, Inc. (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with our organization as a mentor, mentee, or volunteer.

When you apply or participate as a mentor, mentee, or volunteer, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

• Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth.

Professional Information (For Mentors and Volunteers):

• Work history, educational background, skills, certifications.

Experience and Preferences (For Mentors and Mentees):

• Information about your breast cancer journey, treatment history, or caregiving experiences.
• Preferences for matching (e.g., cultural background, specific needs).

Volunteer-Specific Information:

• Areas of interest, availability, skills, and roles you wish to undertake.

Other Information:

• Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your application or communications with us.

We use the information collected to:

• Evaluate and process applications for mentors, mentees, and volunteers.
• Match mentors and mentees based on shared experiences, preferences, and needs.
• Communicate with mentors, mentees, and volunteers about opportunities, training, events, and updates.
• Track volunteer hours and contributions for recognition and reporting.
• Improve and customize our programs and services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

With Your Consent:

• For example, sharing contact details between a mentor and mentee for communication.

Service Providers:

• Trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating and managing our programs (e.g., scheduling platforms, training providers, data management tools).

Legal Requirements:

• When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• Encryption and secure storage of data.
• Limiting access to your information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular reviews of our data protection practices to ensure compliance with industry standards.

However, no data transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at info@embraceandempower.org.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you end your participation as a mentor, mentee, or volunteer, we will securely delete or anonymize your data, except where retention is required by law.

As a mentor, mentee, or volunteer, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@embraceandempower.org.

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@embraceandempower.org
Phone: 413-298-2116

 Thank you for your trust and dedication as part of Embrace & Empower, Inc. Together, we are creating a supportive community for those affected by breast cancer.