Privacy Policy

Port to Promise

(A Lakhani Family Foundation Initiative)

Effective Date: 15 April 2026

Port to Promise (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to supporting immigrant and first-generation students through scholarships, mentorship, and community engagement.

We are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and trust of all individuals who engage with our programs, including applicants, students, partners, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to administer our programs and operate responsibly as a nonprofit organization.

a. Information from Applicants

NameEmail address
Phone number
Mailing address
School and academic information
Extracurricular activities and achievements
Essays and application responses

b. Supporting Information (Optional)

Letters of recommendation
Demographic information voluntarily provided

c. Information from Website Visitors

IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for mission-related purposes, including:

Reviewing and evaluating scholarship applications
Sharing application materials with authorized reviewers and selection committee members
Communicating with applicants and participants
Administering scholarships, mentorship, and related programming
Improving program design and outreach
Maintaining records necessary for organizational, reporting, and compliance purposes
Sending updates or communications where consent has been provided

We treat all application materials, including personal statements and essays, as confidential and use them only for scholarship review and program administration.

We do not sell, rent, or use personal information for commercial or marketing purposes unrelated to our mission.

3. How We Share Information

We respect the confidentiality of all applicant and participant information.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With authorized members of our selection committee and program staff
With trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., application platforms, website hosting, and email services)
When required by law or necessary to protect the rights and integrity of our organization

Access to applicant information is limited to individuals who require it for evaluation or program administration and who are expected to uphold strict confidentiality.

4. Data Stewardship and Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Access to applicant data is restricted to authorized individuals involved in program administration.

While we strive to use secure systems and best practices, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Administer and evaluate scholarship applications
Maintain records for organizational, audit, or compliance purposes
Improve and develop future programs

Where appropriate, data may be anonymized and retained for reporting, evaluation, and impact measurement.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your data, subject to operational and compliance requirements
Opt out of non-essential communications

Requests may be submitted to: porttopromise@gmail.com

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve functionality and user experience
Understand website usage and engagement

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

9. Minors and Applicant Consent

This scholarship program is intended for high school students.

Applicants under the age of 18 are encouraged to review this policy with a parent or guardian and obtain appropriate consent before submitting personal information.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. International Users

Port to Promise operates in the United States.

If you access our website from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Port to Promise
porttopromise@gmail.com

By using our website or submitting an application, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.