PRICACY POLICY

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Effective Date: [07-2022]

Credible Messenger United (CMU) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who visit https://cmutx.org and participate in programs, services, events, or communications.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.

1. Information Collected

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Personal information may be collected when you:

  • Complete contact forms

  • Apply for mentoring or training programs

  • Register for events

  • Subscribe to newsletters

  • Submit partnership or volunteer inquiries

  • Communicate via email

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Organizational affiliation

  • Program participation details

  • Any additional information voluntarily submitted

Cookies

The website may use basic cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience. Browser settings may be adjusted to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How Information Is Used

Collected information may be used for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries and requests

  • Processing program applications and registrations

  • Coordinating mentoring, workforce, or community initiatives

  • Sending updates, newsletters, or event notifications

  • Improving services and communication efforts

  • Maintaining internal records

  • Meeting legal or regulatory requirements

Personal information is used only for legitimate organizational purposes and is not sold, rented, or traded.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information may be shared only when necessary and under appropriate safeguards:

  • With trusted service providers assisting with communications or administrative support

  • With partners involved in delivering programs or services, when required and appropriate

  • When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

  • To protect the safety, rights, or property of participants, staff, or the organization

Reasonable steps are taken to ensure confidentiality and security when information is shared.

4. Data Security

Appropriate administrative and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

5. Retention of Information

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill program, legal, administrative, or operational requirements. When no longer required, information is securely deleted or destroyed.

6. Protection of Youth and Vulnerable Populations

CMU serves youth and community members through mentoring, workforce, and supportive services. Special care is taken to protect the confidentiality of minors and vulnerable individuals. Information related to youth participants is handled in accordance with applicable laws and with appropriate consent where required.

7. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. CMU is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Individuals may:

  • Request access to personal information held about them

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Opt out of email communications at any time

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

rsmith@cmutx.org