PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 06 February 2026

The Pathlight Impact Award (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, submit a nomination, or communicate with us, including through SMS messaging.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • School or organization affiliation

  • Nomination details and supporting information

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data to improve site performance and security.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information collected for legitimate program and operational purposes, including:

  • Processing and reviewing award nominations

  • Communicating nomination confirmations, updates, and award notifications

  • Responding to inquiries and providing support

  • Improving our website and program experience

  • Complying with legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations

3. SMS Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, you consent to receive SMS messages from the Pathlight Impact Award. These messages may include nomination confirmations, status updates, reminders, and award-related communications.

  • Message frequency may vary

  • Message and data rates may apply

  • Reply STOP to opt out at any time

  • Reply HELP for assistance

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of submitting a nomination or receiving an award.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to analyze website traffic, improve functionality, and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or alteration. While no system is completely secure, we take appropriate steps to safeguard your data.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers necessary to operate the award program

  • To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests

7. California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we collect

  • Request correction or deletion of personal information

  • Withdraw consent for communications, including SMS

Requests may be submitted through our Contact page. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to administer the award program, comply with legal requirements, and maintain program integrity.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Pathlight Impact Award is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Continued use of the website or participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.

✅ This Privacy Policy satisfies:

✔ What information is collected
✔ How user data is used
✔ SMS opt-in details
✔ Cookie & tracking disclosure
✔ Data security & handling
✔ User rights (California-compliant)
✔ Mobile information sharing statement (A2P required)