Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/2/2025
Organization: Website: www.meeri.org

1. Introduction

The Melchizedek Education and Research Institute (“MEERI“, “MEERI.org”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information from students, mentors, donors, volunteers, and visitors to our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly
- Students: Name, grade level, school affiliation, contact information (if applicable), and program participation details.
- Mentors and Volunteers: Name, contact information, professional background, and areas of expertise.
- Donors: Name, contact details, and donation amount or history (payment card details are securely processed by our payment provider and not stored by us).
- General Visitors: Information voluntarily submitted through forms, surveys, or newsletter sign-ups.

B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect limited technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device type. This helps us improve user experience and site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve MEERI programs and initiatives
- Communicate with participants, mentors, donors, and partners
- Match mentors and students and manage educational activities
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Share updates, newsletters, and event invitations
- Ensure program safety and compliance
- Analyze engagement to strengthen our mission impact

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share information only when necessary and under confidentiality:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms, donation processors) who help us operate our programs and website
- With schools, educators, and partner organizations when required to coordinate educational activities
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights and community safety

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we are committed to maintaining high standards of data protection.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:
- Opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing emails at any time
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information, where applicable

To make a request, please contact us at info@meeri.org.

7. Children’s Privacy

We take children’s privacy seriously. MEERI does not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or school consent. All student participation in MEERI programs is coordinated with teachers, schools, or parents/guardians.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. MEERI is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the “Effective Date” shown at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The Melchizedek Education and Research Institute (MEERI)

1201 Seven Locks Rd Suite #360 

Rockville, MD, 20854 

info@meeri.org