Privacy Policy

​Last Updated: October  2025

Butterfly Effect Girls Mentoring Program, Inc. (“Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc.,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, programs, events, or communications (the “Site” and “Services”).

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
We collect personal information you choose to share with us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any details you provide through registration forms, volunteer applications, donations, surveys, or program participation.

b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage information through cookies or similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below).

c. Third-Party Data Collection
Some embedded content, donation processors, or event platforms used on our Site may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Administer and improve our programs and services

• Communicate updates, newsletters, and event information (with your consent where required)

• Manage volunteer, mentor, and mentee participation

• Process donations and issue acknowledgments

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements

We never sell or rent your personal information.

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3. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Withdraw consent for communications at any time

• Request information about how your data is used

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at butterflyeffectgmp@gmail.com.

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4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security, and by using our Site you acknowledge this risk.

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5. Children’s Privacy

Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc. provides mentorship for youth ages 12–18 with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13 without consent. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13 without appropriate permission, we will promptly delete it.

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6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at:
📧 butterflyeffectgmp@gmail.com

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🍪 Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2025

Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc. uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and improve website performance.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionality (e.g., form submissions, secure areas).

• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and navigation.

• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance personalization.

• Third-Party Cookies: Some embedded tools (like donation processors or videos) may use cookies according to their own privacy policies.

 

3. Your Choices

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please email us at butterflyeffectgmp@gmail.com.

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📑 Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

Last Updated: October 2025

This DPA supplements Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc.’s Privacy Policy and applies when we process personal data on behalf of participants, donors, volunteers, or partners.

 

1. Subject Matter and Duration

Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc. processes personal data solely for the purpose of managing mentorship programs, volunteer coordination, and community engagement. This DPA remains in effect for the duration of such activities.

 

2. Nature and Purpose of Processing

• Program registration and participation

• Volunteer and mentor management

• Communication and event coordination

• Donation and financial recordkeeping

• Compliance with reporting and safeguarding requirements

 

3. Categories of Data Subjects

• Program participants (mentees)

• Mentors and volunteers

• Donors and supporters

• Staff, contractors, and partners

 

4. Categories of Personal Data

• Identifiers (name, contact details)

• Program-related data (participation records, feedback)

• Donation information (amount, date, payment reference)

• Communication preferences

 

5. Processor Obligations

Butterfly Effect GMP, Inc. will:

• Process personal data only for the stated purposes

• Ensure staff confidentiality and training

• Implement appropriate security measures

• Assist data subjects with access or deletion requests

• Report any data breaches promptly if they occur

• Delete or return personal data upon completion of processing, as required

 

6. Third-Party Processors

We may engage trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, or cloud services) to help operate our organization. These providers are bound by data protection obligations consistent with this Policy.

 

7. Governing Law

This DPA (Data Processing Agreement) is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, unless otherwise required by applicable privacy laws.

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For DPA-related questions, contact us at:
📧 butterflyeffectgmp@gmail.com