Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Brighter Futures Orange County, an initiative of CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC), respects the privacy of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly. If you reach out to us through our contact page, apply to a program, or submit an inquiry by email, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, school or employer, and any other information you choose to share with us.

Program applications. Students applying to the High School Career Exploration Experience, College Career Experience, AI Talent Lab, Workplace Mentoring, or other programs may be asked to provide additional details such as grade level, area of study, resume information, or references. This information is used to match students with appropriate opportunities and partner companies.

Automatically collected information. Like most websites, this site may use standard analytics tools to collect general information about visitors, such as browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

Cookies. This website may use cookies to support basic site functionality and to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended if you do so.

How We Use Information

Information collected through this website is used to:

Respond to inquiries and process program applications
Connect students with internship, mentoring, and career exploration opportunities with partner companies
Communicate updates about programs, deadlines, and opportunities
Understand general website usage to improve the site
Maintain the security and proper functioning of the website

Sharing With Program Partners

Brighter Futures Orange County works with a network of employer partners, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide internships, mentoring, and career experiences. When a student applies to or is matched with a specific program or opportunity, relevant application information may be shared with the corresponding partner organization for the purpose of that placement. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Links and Services

This website includes links to the websites of partner companies, educational institutions, and affiliated programs such as OC Fellows. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Internship Directory

Company profiles listed in our Internship Directory include publicly available business information provided by or about our partner organizations. This directory is intended to help students research potential employers and does not involve the collection of personal information from site visitors browsing the directory.

Social Media

This website links to our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts. Any interaction with these platforms is governed by the respective platform’s own privacy policy and terms of use.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's and Student Privacy

Some of our programs are designed for high school students, which means we may collect information from individuals under the age of 18. We collect only the information necessary to administer our programs and to connect students with appropriate opportunities, and we take care to handle this information responsibly. Parents or guardians with questions about a student’s information are welcome to contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please reach out through our contact page.