Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

First Gen Texas is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the students, families, and visitors we serve. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with our services or visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, school name, grade level, and other contact details you provide when you sign up for our programs or request services (e.g., mentorship, consultations).
  
  

• Educational Information: College interests, academic goals, and other relevant details shared to help us personalize support.
  
  

• Usage Information: Website usage data (such as page visits or time spent) collected via cookies or analytics tools to help us improve our services.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide college counseling, mentorship, and related services.
  
  

• Respond to your inquiries or requests (such as matching you with a mentor).
  
  

• Send updates, newsletters, and program-related communications.
  
  

• Improve our website, materials, and outreach efforts.
  
  

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Information

We may share limited personal information with:

• Mentors or volunteers assisting with your specific request (e.g., mentor match).
  
  

• Partner organizations or institutions (only when necessary and with your consent).
  
  

• Service providers who help us operate our website or manage communications (e.g., email or form tools).
  
  

All partners and service providers are required to uphold the confidentiality and security of your information.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Request to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time.
  
  

• Opt out of receiving our emails or newsletters.
  
  

• Withdraw consent for us to share your information with mentors or partners.
  
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at: firstgentexas@gmail.com

5. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information, including secure data storage, limited access to personal information, and routine website monitoring. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

First Gen Texas is intended for students in high school and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we use your information, please contact:

First Gen Texas
📧 Email: firstgentexas@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.firstgentexas.org