Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 23, 2026
1. Introduction
Uplift Communities ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Medical Workforce Development Program platform in partnership with Kingsborough Community College (KCC). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at workforce.upliftcommunities.com.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you apply to or participate in our program, we may collect:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- Date of birth and mailing address
- Emergency contact information
- Educational background and employment status
- Career interests and program preferences
- Application responses and interview information
- Academic progress, quiz scores, and course completion data
- Attendance and check-in records
Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type, device information, and IP address
- Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process your application and manage enrollment
- Provide educational content, simulations, and assessments
- Track academic progress and generate performance reports
- Communicate program updates, reminders, and deadlines
- Comply with NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) reporting requirements
- Facilitate stipend payments and workforce development tracking
- Improve our platform and educational offerings
- Connect graduates with employment opportunities
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Kingsborough Community College (KCC): For enrollment and academic purposes
- NYC DYCD: As required for program compliance and reporting
- Healthcare Employers: Only with your consent, for job placement purposes
- Service Providers: Third-party tools that help us operate the platform (e.g., email, hosting, analytics)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and role-based access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for the duration of your participation in the program and for a period thereafter as required by DYCD reporting requirements and applicable law. Academic records may be retained indefinitely for credential verification purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Our platform is intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
- Email: workforce@upliftcommunities.com