Data Privacy Center
Plain answers about what we collect, why, and your rights — no legal jargon.
What we collect — and why
We follow data minimization: if the program doesn't need it, we don't collect it. Each item below shows the purpose and how long we keep it.
Name & class year
So mentors and students know who they're connecting with
Kept: While the account is active
School email address
Account access and platform notifications only
Kept: While the account is active
Interests & career goals
To suggest relevant mentors and opportunities
Kept: While the account is active
Age bracket (never full birthdate)
To apply the right protections for minors
Kept: While the account is active
Messages with mentors
School-supervised communication — reviewed by administrators
Kept: 1 year after conversation ends
Consent records
Legal record of what a parent approved
Kept: 3 years after account closure (legal requirement)
Your rights
These rights belong to students, and to parents on behalf of children under 13.
Access
See every piece of information we hold about you or your child.
Correction
Fix anything that's wrong or out of date.
Deletion
Ask us to delete an account and its data — we honor it.
Portability
Get a copy of your data in a usable format.
Protections for students
Under-13 users require verifiable parental consent before any data is collected (COPPA).
Educational records are protected and never disclosed without authorization (FERPA).
We store age groups, never full birthdates.
All mentor connections and messages are supervised by school administrators.
Parents can grant or withdraw specific permissions at any time.
Privacy questions?
Our privacy contact answers every inquiry — access requests, deletions, or just questions.
alumni@greensboroday.org