Privacy Policy

Overview

Pathway ("Platform") is operated by Skills Gap Advocate ("SGA," "we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information submitted through the Platform.

By using Pathway, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from mentors, mentees, administrators, and program participants:

Personal Information

• •Name
• •Email address
• •Phone number (if provided)
• •Organization or employer (if provided)
• •Job title or role (if provided)

Mentorship Information

• •Areas of expertise
• •Areas where support is requested
• •Professional background
• •Business stage or experience level
• •Meeting preferences
• •Availability information
• •Booking links provided by mentors

Platform Usage Information

• •Form submissions
• •Match requests
• •Feedback responses
• •Session participation data
• •Communication preferences

How We Use Information

We use information to:

• •Facilitate mentor and mentee matching
• •Notify users of potential matches
• •Support mentorship program administration
• •Improve matching recommendations
• •Track participation and engagement
• •Generate program-level reporting
• •Provide customer support
• •Improve platform performance and functionality

Information Sharing

Information may be shared with:

Program Administrators

Organizations using Pathway may access information submitted by participants within their program.

Matched Participants

When a mentorship match is approved, relevant information may be shared between the mentor and mentee to facilitate communication and scheduling.

Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party services to support platform operations, communications, scheduling, analytics, and data storage.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to operate the platform, support active mentorship programs, comply with legal obligations, and improve program effectiveness.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect user information. However, no internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may:

• •Request access to your information
• •Request corrections to your information
• •Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or program requirements
• •Opt out of non-essential communications

Children's Privacy

Pathway is intended for users participating in approved educational, workforce, entrepreneurship, or mentorship programs. For users under 18 years of age, participation may require parent, guardian, school, or organizational consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted within the Platform with a revised effective date.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to: support@sgabuilds.com