Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 29, 2026 Last Updated: May 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative ("GFBCI," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information you provide through Mentortn.org (the "Site") in connection with the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative (the "Program").

By using this Site or submitting information through it, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit information through it.

1. Who We Are

The Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes faith communities, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to serve Tennesseans. The Volunteer Mentorship Initiative connects caring Tennesseans with incarcerated and returning individuals through one-to-one mentorship.

Mentortn.org is the official website for the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you choose to provide to us. When you complete a form on this Site, we may collect:

  • Contact information, such as your name and email address.
  • Interest information, such as your indicated interest in volunteering, mentoring, receiving updates, or otherwise participating in the Program.
  • Any additional information you voluntarily include in a message or form field.

We may also automatically collect limited technical information through standard web technologies, as described in the "Cookies and Analytics" section below.

We do not intentionally collect Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other sensitive personal data through this Site. Please do not submit such information through our forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Provide you with information about the Volunteer Mentorship Initiative and related opportunities.
  • Communicate with you about volunteering, mentorship, events, and Program updates.
  • Connect interested individuals with the appropriate Program staff or partner organizations.
  • Maintain, evaluate, and improve the Program and this Site.

We will not use your information for purposes unrelated to those described here without your consent, except as required or permitted by law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information you provide in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Program partners. We may share your information with partner organizations, agencies, or volunteers as necessary to coordinate mentorship activities and respond to your interest in the Program. This may include partner agencies such as the Tennessee Department of Correction where relevant to the Program.
  • With service providers. We may share information with vendors who help us operate the Site or communicate with you (for example, email or form-hosting providers), who are obligated to safeguard the information.
  • As required by law. We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our organization, our partners, or the public.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This Site may use cookies and similar technologies to support basic functionality and to understand how visitors use the Site. We may use analytics services to collect aggregated, non-identifying information such as pages visited, browser type, and general location.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you provide against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain the information you provide for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to administer the Program, and to comply with applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

8. Your Choices

  • Opt out of communications. You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our messages or by contacting us using the information below.
  • Update or remove your information. You may request that we update or remove your contact information by contacting us, subject to applicable recordkeeping requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to other websites operated by third parties, including partner organizations and agencies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Changes are effective when posted to this Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative Volunteer Mentorship Initiative William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue North, 22nd Floor Nashville, Tennessee 37243

Email: staff@governorsinitiative.org Website: https://www.mentortn.org