Effective Date: 01/30/2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using www.becammp.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use this Site. Use of this Site constitutes your legal consent to these terms.
2. Nonprofit Disclosure
Beca Estudiantil María Mercedes Pagán (“BecaMMP”) is a Puerto Rico–based nonprofit educational initiative that provides scholarship opportunities and resources to youth in Puerto Rico.
3. Eligibility & Fictitious Information
Use of the Site is intended for individuals age 18 and older. You agree not to submit any false, misleading, or fictitious personal information through forms, contact pages, or applications. Doing so constitutes a violation of these Terms and may result in denied services or legal action.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site—including text, graphics, logos, images, and program materials—is the property of BecaMMP and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. No portion of the Site may be copied, republished, or distributed without express written permission.
5. Use of Site
You may use the Site solely for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You may not:
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload our infrastructure.
- Use any scraper, bot, or automated tool to collect content.
- Post or transmit false, abusive, or threatening communications.
6. Privacy Policy
a. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Academic or application data
- Survey responses, testimonial content
We may also collect non-personal data through cookies or analytics services (e.g., IP address, device type, referral source).
b. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Evaluate eligibility for scholarships or programs
- Contact you with updates or outreach opportunities
- Improve the functionality and security of our Site
c. Marketing & Communications
By submitting a form on this Site, you consent to receive email, SMS, or phone communications from BecaMMP related to our mission, programs, or fundraising. You may opt out at any time using provided unsubscribe links.
d. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email tools, website hosts) under strict confidentiality
- Government agencies when legally required
- Grant or program partners strictly for fulfillment purposes
e. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
f. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites. BecaMMP is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
g. Social Media Usage
BecaMMP maintains official social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) to promote our mission, share updates, and engage with the public.
By interacting with our social media profiles, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Content Use: Public comments, messages, or tagged content may be re-shared by BecaMMP for educational, promotional, or testimonial purposes unless you explicitly request otherwise.
- Moderation Rights: We reserve the right to delete or report comments containing hate speech, spam, profanity, solicitation, or misleading/fraudulent claims.
- Impersonation or Misuse: Creating fake accounts or misrepresenting BecaMMP online is strictly prohibited and may lead to legal action.
- Third-Party Platforms: Your activity on platforms like Facebook or Instagram is also governed by their respective Terms of Use and Privacy Policies. BecaMMP is not liable for data collected or used by those platforms.
For any concerns related to our social media content, contact us directly at mariamercedes@becammp.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of unauthorized submission, we will delete the information immediately.
8. Limitation of Liability
BecaMMP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use—or inability to use—this Site.
9. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
For any questions, data removal requests, or concerns, contact:
📧 mariamercedes@becammp.com
