Youth today, Leaders tomorrow

Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Youth and the Future (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

 
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, supporters, and anyone who interacts with us. We do our best so that your personal information is handled responsibly, transparently, and securely.
 
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, enquiry about our programs, and make a donation through our platform.


1. Who We Are

Youth and the Future is a community-focused organisation supporting initiatives related to youth empowerment, education, sustainability, leadership, community development, and human dignity in Bafut, Cameroon.


2. Information We Collect And Store

We may collect and store the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you contact us, submit a form, subscribe to updates, or make a donation, we may collect:

    • Full name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Country/location

    • Donation information
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    • Any information voluntarily submitted through forms or messages
When you inquire about or apply for employment and volunteer positions with Youth and the Future, we store these files electronically and may use the information provided to contact applicants about similar positions in the future.

Non-Personal Information

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as:

    • Browser type

    • Device information

    • IP address

    • Website usage data

    • Pages visited

    • Referral sources

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

    • Process donations securely

    • Respond to inquiries and messages

    • Provide updates about our work and initiatives

    • Improve our website and services

    • Maintain internal records

    • Prevent fraudulent activity

    • Comply with legal obligations

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.


4. Donations and Payment Processing

All online donations are processed securely through Flutterwave.

When making a donation, your payment information is processed directly by Flutterwave and is subject to their own privacy and security policies.

We do not store or have direct access to your full payment card information.

You can learn more about Flutterwave’s privacy practices here:

https://flutterwave.com/privacy-policy


5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Improve website functionality

    • Understand visitor behaviour

    • Enhance user experience

    • Monitor website performance

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.


6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary to operate our website or services, including:

    • Payment processors (such as Flutterwave)

    • Website hosting providers

    • Analytics services

    • Email communication platforms

These providers are expected to protect your information appropriately.


7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from:

    • Unauthorised access

    • Misuse

    • Loss

    • Disclosure

    • Alteration

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

    • Request access to your personal information

    • Correct inaccurate information

    • Request deletion of your information

    • Withdraw consent from communications

    • Request information about how your data is used

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.


9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or third-party platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Youth and the Future
Email: youthsthefuture@gmail.com
Website: www.youthandthefuture.com