Effective date: 7/19/2025

At Pū Paʻakai, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you choose to share with us.

1) Information We Collect

We collect personal information through forms on this website, such as:

1) Name, email address, and contact information
2) Educational background and academic intrests
3) Responses related to mentorhsip preferences or program participation

This information is collected for the sole purpose of organizing and operating the Pū Paʻakai mentorship program.

2) How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used to:

1) Match mentors and mentees
2) Contact you about program updates or opportunities
3) Inform future improvements to the program

Your information will not be sold, shared, or distributed to third parties with your your explicit consent

3) Data Storage and Access

All collected data is stored securely via trusted platforms (e.g., Google Workspace). Access to participant data is restricted to authorized program coordinators and NHCOE staff who support the program’s operations.

4) Cookies and Website Analytics

Our site may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track basic, anonymous usage patterns to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. This does not include any personally identifying information.

5) Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

1) Review or correct your information
2) Withdraw from the program of mailing list
3) Request deletion of your submitted data at any time

To do so, please contact us at: pupaakai@gmail.com

6) Use of Information for Program Evaluation or Research

With your consent, anonymized and aggregated data collected through this program may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of Pū Paʻakai and contribute to research on Indigenous student pathways into medicine. Any research use will:

1) Be reviewed for ethical standards (including IRB approval when required)
2) Remove all identifying information
3) Be shared only in aggregate or generalized formats (eg. statistics, trends)

Participation in the Pū Paʻakai program is not contingent on agreeing to research use of your data. If you have questions or wish to opt out of potential research inclusion, please contact us at pupaakai@gmail.com

7) Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes in program practices or technology. The effective date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision.