Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Lumina Path is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We believe in data minimization. We only collect information necessary to operate the site.

  • Automatically Collected Data: When you access Lumina Path, our servers automatically record information, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and timestamp. This data is used for security logging and site optimization.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

Important Safety Notice: Lumina Path is an informational directory, not a government agency or a bank. We will NEVER ask you for:

  • Your Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Your Bank Account Details
  • Your Credit Card Information
  • Payments for applying to government programs (Applications for SNAP/LIHEAP are always free)

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To maintain and improve the functionality of our website.
  • To monitor the usage of the site (Analytics) to identify which resources are most needed by our community.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.
  • To verify affiliate referrals (via Cookies) which help fund this free resource.

4. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website contains links to other sites that are not operated by us (e.g., Benefits.gov, Feeding America, or private service providers). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, especially before submitting personal information.

5. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us. We use standard SSL encryption (HTTPS) to protect the connection between your browser and our website. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Lumina Path does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us so we can remove that information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Lumina Path Organization
Email: privacy@luminapath.org