Privacy Policy

At MatchBox, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected from participants in our program. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data. By participating in our program, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Collection of Personal Information

While using Our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

1. Full Name: First name and last name.
2. Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
3. Date of Birth: To verify age eligibility or for program-specific requirements.
4. School Information: Name of the school or educational institution you are affiliated with.
5. Identification Numbers: Student identification numbers or other unique identifiers provided by your school or educational institution.
6. Parent/Guardian Information: Name, contact details, and relationship to the student, particularly for communication and consent purposes.
7. Photographs or Images: Including profile pictures, headshots, or images for program-related activities or promotional purposes.
8. Social Media Profiles: Links or usernames for social media profiles, if relevant to the program or communication purposes.
9. Emergency Contact Information: Name, relationship, and contact details of an emergency contact person.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and the specific personally identifiable information collected may vary depending on the nature of the program and the services provided. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the secure handling of your personal data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Personal information is collected with your consent and may be obtained through online forms, registration processes, or other interactions with our program.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information is collected for the purpose of facilitating and administering the program, including communication, program delivery, evaluation, and support. We may also use personal information to provide updates, information, and promotional materials related to the program, unless you opt out of such communications.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties without your consent, unless required by law or for the purposes of program administration. Personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers who assist in program delivery, data processing, or other program-related activities. These service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are prohibited from using personal information for any other purpose.

Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. We will take reasonable measures to securely destroy or de-identify personal information that is no longer needed.

Data Security

We are committed to protecting personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We employ industry-standard security measures to safeguard personal data. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. You may also withdraw your consent for the collection and use of personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not under our control. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be notified to you by posting the revised policy on our program website or through other appropriate means.

Cookies

We use "cookies" on this site. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor's hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.