This site is operated by MENTOR Florida. You can contact us at info@mentorflorida.org.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information by MENTOR Florida as outlined herein. If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. Since this Privacy Policy may change from time to time, we recommend checking back periodically

Personal Data You Provide Directly

MENTOR Florida collects the following personal data when you interact with our website:

• First and Last Name

• Email Address

• Zip Code

• Areas of Interest for Volunteering

We collect this data to:

• Facilitate the volunteering process.

• Connect you with mentoring programs and opportunities that align with your interests.

• Support nonprofit organization partners in contacting you about opportunities you express interest in.

If you indicate on our website that you are interested in a particular mentoring opportunity, we will forward your contact information to the hosting organization so they can contact you regarding your potential involvement.

Analytics and Tracking Data

Our website uses Google Tag Manager to manage analytics and tracking tools that collect data about how users interact with the site. This includes:

• The pages you visit on our website.

• The time and date of your visit.

• Your IP address.

• Browser type, device type, and other technical details about your visit.

We use this data to analyze website performance, improve user experience, and tailor content to better serve our audience. Google Tag Manager itself does not process personal data; it is a tool to manage other tags. Some of these tags, such as Google Analytics, may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies.

To learn more about how Google uses data collected via our website, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small files placed on your device to help improve your experience. Cookies on this website may be used to:

• Track user behavior and preferences for analytics purposes.

• Support site functionality, such as remembering your preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag to understand and analyze website traffic. This tool collects the following pseudonymized data:

• URLs visited and referring websites.

• IP addresses (truncated or hashed to ensure privacy).

• Browser and device characteristics (User Agent).

• Timestamp of your visit.

This data is processed in a pseudonymized manner and automatically deleted within 180 days. MENTOR Florida does not receive personal data directly from LinkedIn—only aggregated reports that help us understand our audience.

Articles and pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and embed additional third-party tracking.

When you click on links or ads that take you to third-party websites, you will be subject to their privacy policies. MENTOR Florida is not responsible for the privacy practices or content on third-party websites.

MENTOR Florida takes the privacy and security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:

• Secure server environments.

• Encryption where appropriate.

• Regular monitoring of website security.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure. We recommend that you take steps to protect your personal data when using the internet.

MENTOR Florida does not sell or rent your personal data. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: For example, if you sign up for a mentoring program and agree to share your contact details with the host organization.

• For Legal Compliance: We may share information to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.

• With Service Providers: To manage website analytics and support services, we share pseudonymized data with tools like Google Tag Manager or LinkedIn Insight Tag.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Analytics data collected via Google Tag Manager and LinkedIn Insight Tag is pseudonymized and deleted within the retention periods outlined by their respective policies.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025. If we update this Privacy Policy, we will notify users by posting the revised version on this page.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

MENTOR Florida

Email: info@mentorflorida.org

MENTOR Florida is a proud affiliate of MENTOR: The National Partnership.