Girls With Impact Privacy Policy

Girls With Impact Community Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

At Girls With Impact ("GWI," "we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when participating in the Girls With Impact Community, including our website, mobile app, and Circle platform.

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

Information We Collect

When you join the Girls With Impact Community, we may collect information you choose to provide, including:

Profile Information

• Name

• Email address

• Profile photo

• City, state, or country

• School, college, employer, or organization

• Biography

• Career interests

• Professional interests

• Community preferences

Community Activity

As you participate, we may collect:

• Posts and comments

• Reactions and discussions

• Messages (where applicable)

• Event registrations

• Community participation

• Mentorship activity

• Resource downloads

• Profile updates

Technical Information

We may automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• Device type

• Browser information

• IP address

• Login activity

• General usage analytics

This information helps us improve the community experience and maintain platform security.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account

• Personalize your community experience

• Recommend relevant spaces, programs, and resources

• Connect students with mentors and other members

• Provide customer support

• Communicate updates and opportunities

• Improve our programs and community experience

• Measure participation and engagement

• Maintain the safety and security of our platform

Community Profiles

Some information you provide may be visible to other community members.

Depending on your profile settings, this may include:

• Name

• Profile photo

• Bio

• Location

• School, company, or organization

• Interests

• Community participation

Certain information collected for administrative purposes (such as onboarding status, permissions, or access groups) is used internally and is not displayed publicly.

Mentorship

If you participate in the Girls With Impact Mentorship Program, your profile information may be used to help facilitate mentor and mentee connections.

Students may search mentor profiles based on information mentors choose to share, such as:

• Industry

• Professional experience

• Areas of expertise

• Interests

• Location (if provided)

Participation in mentorship is voluntary.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

• Trusted technology providers supporting the Girls With Impact Community (including Circle)

• Service providers assisting with communications or events

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

• Other parties with your permission

Community Guidelines

Information you voluntarily post within community discussions, comments, or public spaces may be viewed by other members.

Please avoid sharing confidential or sensitive personal information in public discussions.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information.

While we strive to safeguard personal data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Girls With Impact primarily serves young women ages 14–24.

If you are under 18, you should participate with any permissions required by your parent, guardian, school, or organization.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Choices

You may:

• Update your profile information

• Change your community preferences

• Request deletion of your account

• Request access to information we maintain about you

• Opt out of non-essential communications

Some information may be retained when required for legal, operational, or reporting purposes.

Third-Party Services

The Girls With Impact Community uses trusted third-party platforms and services, including Circle, to provide community features.

Your use of these services may also be subject to their individual privacy policies and terms of service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If significant changes are made, we will notify members through the community or by email.

The most current version will always be available within the Girls With Impact Community.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:

Girls With ImpactEmail: support@girlswithimpact.orgWebsite: www.girlswithimpact.org