Privacy Policy

 Pre Entry Platform (P.E.P. Talk Group)
Effective Date: 09/19/2025

Pre Entry Platform, doing business as P.E.P. Talk Group (“P.E.P.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and participants in our programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website and services.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and technical information collected automatically:

· Information you provide: name, email, postal address, phone number, program intake information, payment/donation details (billing name and address), communications, and other information you submit.

· Automatically collected information: IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, referral URL, and other analytics data collected via cookies and similar technologies. We may also infer general location from IP address.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to: provide and administer programs and services; process donations and payments; communicate about accounts, programs, events and opportunities; respond to inquiries; improve our website and services; and comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)
Where applicable (for example, under GDPR), we process data based on consent, contract performance, legal obligations, vital interests, or our legitimate interests (e.g., program administration and fraud prevention).

4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (payment processors, hosting providers, email and CRM providers, analytics vendors), as required by law, to protect safety and rights, or in connection with a business transfer. We require service providers to safeguard personal information.

5. Cookies & Tracking
We and our vendors use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and program; requests for deletion will be honored where not prohibited by law or operational necessity.

7. Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights & Choices
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information; to withdraw consent; and to opt out of marketing communications. To exercise your rights, contact us (contact details below). We may verify identity before fulfilling requests.

9. International Transfers
Personal information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate. We use contractual and technical safeguards when transferring data internationally.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us to request removal.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. This Policy does not apply to those sites; please consult their privacy notices.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Policy with a revised effective date.

13. Contact
Pre Entry Platform (P.E.P. Talk Group)
Attn: Lakeisha Hopkins, Co-Founder & CFO
Email: admin@peptalkgroup.org
Mailing address: 4400 Market Street, Oakland, 94608 CA, USA

If you are a resident of a jurisdiction with a privacy regulator and remain unsatisfied after contacting us, you may have the right to file a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Optional Notices (add if applicable):

· California residents: You may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact us to exercise those rights.

· Program-specific notices: Certain programs may require supplemental privacy notices or consents; we will provide those where applicable.