Website Privacy Policy & Mailchimp Disclosure

Effective Date: April 29, 2026

Pathways 2 MPowerment (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.pathways2mpowerment.org, or interact with us through our communication platforms, including Mailchimp.

Organization Information: Pathways 2 MPowerment, 24285 Katy Freeway Suite 300-86, Katy, TX 77494.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Submit information through website contact forms (for example: name, email address, and phone number).
Sign up for our newsletter, mailing list, or SMS updates (for example: name, email address, and phone number).
Complete a donation form (for example: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and donation-related details).
Register for workforce development or reentry support programs.
Inquire about our Resource Center, Food Pantry, or community programs.
Sign up to volunteer.
Contact us via email.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our servers may automatically record information sent by your browser. This "Usage Data" may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and the specific pages you visit on our site. We use this information to analyze trends and improve our services.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use standard website cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

4. Use of Your Information

Pathways 2 MPowerment uses the information we collect to:

Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates about our programs via email or SMS/text message.
Process donations and provide tax receipts.
Send newsletters and marketing communications (where you have opted in).
Provide and maintain our services, including workforce training and essential resources.
Improve our website functionality and analytics.
Comply with legal obligations.

5. Mailchimp Disclosure and Communication

We use Mailchimp as our marketing automation platform. If you subscribe to our newsletter or SMS list, you acknowledge and agree that we share your name, email address, and phone number with Mailchimp as a third-party processor so Mailchimp can send emails and SMS text messages on our behalf. Your information will be processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Email Opt-out: You may opt out of emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
SMS Opt-out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message received.

6. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

SMS Compliance: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Donor Privacy: Pathways 2 MPowerment does not sell or trade donor information.

7. Data Security

We maintain reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us directly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

11. State Law Considerations (Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi)

We strive to handle personal information consistent with the consumer protection requirements in the states where we operate, including Texas and Mississippi.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Pathways 2 MPowerment
24285 Katy Freeway Suite 300-86
Katy, TX 77494
Email: info@pathways2mpowerment.org
Website: www.pathways2mpowerment.org