Privacy policy

The East Africa Youth Parliament (EAYP) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit online forms, participate in our programs, or engage with us in any way.

By using our website or providing your information, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Age

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Nationality

  • Organization / Institution

  • Profession

  • Comments, messages, and inquiries

  • Any additional information requested through our forms

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Program & Event Data

When you participate in EAYP programs or activities, we may collect:

  • Registration details

  • Attendance records

  • Photos or videos taken during events (for documentation and reporting)

  • Feedback or survey responses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Provide information about EAYP programs, events, and opportunities

  • Process registrations, applications, or membership requests

  • Respond to inquiries and provide support

  • Improve our website, programs, and communication

  • Send newsletters, updates, and announcements (when subscribed)

  • Maintain accurate internal records

  • Support research, policy development, and reporting

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or share your personal information for commercial gain.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following situations:

3.1 With Your Consent

When you allow us to share your information for specific purposes (e.g., program participation).

3.2 With Partner Organizations

We collaborate with government institutions, NGOs, and development partners. Information may be shared only when necessary to support program implementation or participation.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

  • Law enforcement

  • Court orders

  • Government regulations

3.4 Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers such as:

  • Email delivery services

  • Website hosting providers

  • Data processing tools

These parties must follow confidentiality and data protection standards.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information from:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss or theft

  • Misuse

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy

  • Meet reporting or legal requirements

  • Support program documentation

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or updates

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand visitor behavior

  • Personalize content

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content

  • Privacy practices

  • Security

Of those third-party websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 18 years and above.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If such data is found, it will be deleted promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Legal changes

  • Organizational changes

  • New technologies or practices

Revised versions will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

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