Privacy Policy & SMS Terms

Who we are

Organization Name: Boys to Men Mentoring Network
Website: www.boystomen.org
Contact Email: info@boystomen.org
Phone: 619-469-9599
Mailing Address: 3322 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, #102, Spring Valley, CA 91977

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Boys to Men Mentoring Network collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal information, including information collected through SMS communications. This policy complies with federal 10DLC messaging requirements, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and applicable youth protection regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect identifiers such as name, phone number, email address, and mailing address. For youth programs, we may collect participant information, emergency contact details, health or accommodation information, and parental/guardian consent forms. We also collect SMS consent records and limited technical website data.

3. How We Use Personal Information

Information is used to administer youth programs, coordinate volunteers and staff, communicate with parents/guardians, process donations, ensure safety compliance, and send SMS messages where consent has been provided.

4. Youth & Minor Information

We collect personal information from minors only with veri iable parental or guardian consent consistent with our Youth Protection Program. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent as required by COPPA. Youth data is limited to what is reasonably necessary for program participation and safety.

5. Background Checks & Safety Compliance

For employees and high-contact volunteers, we may collect personal information necessary to conduct background checks, training veri ication, and compliance with mandated reporting laws. Such information is handled securely and conidentially.

6. SMS Communications (10DLC Compliance)

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Boys to Men Mentoring Network, message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact info@boysotmen.org. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase or participation.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Information may be shared with service providers supporting our operations, as required by law, or to protect the safety of participants.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including restricted access to youth participant data.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for program administration, legal compliance, and regulatory record keeping.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information, and may exercise rights under CCPA/CPRA. Requests may be submitted to info@boystomen.org. We do not sell or share personal information as deined by California law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS messaging from Boys to Men Mentoring Network, you agree to receive text messages related to youth programs, volunteer coordination, event reminders, donation conirmations, and organizational communications. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for assistance. Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share your information for marketing purposes.