This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), given your focus on youth, STEM, and foster care in California.

Privacy Policy for Pathwayz

Effective Date: 20260601
Operated by: Kingdom Men Development (KMD)

1. Introduction

Kingdom Men Development ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our mentors, mentees, and donors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through the Pathwayz mobile and web application.

2. Information We Collect

To provide effective mentoring and track impact, we collect the following:

• For Mentees (Youth): Name, age, grade level, school, enrollment data, attendance records, and pre/post-program assessments.

• For Mentors (Adults): Name, contact information, Live Scan/background check status, and professional credentials.

• Engagement Data: Tutoring hours, workshop participation, qualitative reflections, and community project logs.

• Parental Information: Contact details for verifiable parental consent (required for users under 13).

3. How We Use Information

Data collected via Pathwayz is used exclusively to:

• Facilitate and monitor mentoring matches.

• Measure skill attainment and learning variance for program optimization.

• Generate anonymized impact reports for donors and grant requirements.

• Ensure safety and compliance with California AB 506 (Youth Protection).

4. COPPA Compliance (Children Under 13)

Pathwayz does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

• Parents have the right to review their child's information and request its deletion.

• We do not "condition" a child's participation on the disclosure of more information than is reasonably necessary.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent user data. Information is only shared:

• Internal Staff: To manage the mentoring relationship.

• Service Providers: Secure cloud hosting and data analytics partners.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of a minor.

6. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

1. Request Access to the personal data we store.

2. Request the deletion of their account and associated data.

3. Opt-Out of any data sharing (though KMD does not sell data).

7. Security

We implement industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive data, including mentor background checks and mentee assessments. Access is restricted to authorized KMD personnel only.

8. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Kingdom Men Development
Website: www.kingdommendev.org
Email: info@kingdommendev.orgp

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Legal & Compliance Policy

The Pathwayz app is designed to align with the rigorous legal standards required for Kingdom Men Development (KMD) to operate safely and effectively in California. Compliance is categorized into youth protection, data privacy, and organizational accountability.

1. Youth Protection & Mandated Reporting (AB 506)

As a "youth service organization" in California, KMD must comply with Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506). Pathwayz facilitates this through:

• Background Screenings: Mandatory fingerprint-based Live Scan checks for all administrators, employees, and regular volunteers.

• Mandated Reporter Training: Verification that all staff and volunteers have completed California’s required child abuse and neglect identification training.

• Prevention Policies: Implementing a "two-adult" rule, requiring at least two mandated reporters to be present during youth interactions to prevent one-on-one unsupervised contact.

2. Data Privacy & Minor Protection (COPPA & CCPA/CPRA)

Because Pathwayz serves minors and operates in California, it adheres to strict data privacy mandates:

• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): For users under 13, the app requires verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information, including names, photos, or geolocation data. Parents maintain the right to review or delete their child's data at any time.

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA): Provides youth and guardians the "Right to Know," "Right to Delete," and "Right to Opt-Out" of data sharing. It also mandates higher "opt-in" consent for the sale or sharing of data for minors under 16.

3. Foster Youth & Confidentiality (AB 2459)

Specific protections apply to foster youth served by KMD:

• Informed Consent: Information regarding a foster youth’s placement can only be shared with mentors and the organization with explicit, written, and informed consent from the youth.

• Voluntary Participation: Participation in mentoring programs remains strictly voluntary, even if included in a youth’s official case plan.

4. Organizational Integrity

• Acceptable Use Policy: Users are prohibited from using the platform to transfer copyrighted material or engage in activities that violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

• Non-Profit Compliance: KMD maintains its standing through biennial Statement of Information (Form SI-100) filings with the California Secretary of State.

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