1. Introduction
The Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association (YEFA) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website or participate in our activities. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, shared, and protected through our website, programs, events, and related services.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on your interactions with YEFA, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name, email address, and other contact information.
- Information submitted through registration, volunteer, event, competition, or contact forms.
- Information included in messages or inquiries sent to YEFA.
- Information related to participation in YEFA programs and activities.
Our website and third-party service providers may also collect certain technical information, such as browser type, device information, and website usage data.
3. How We Use Information
Personal information may be used for the following purposes:
- Responding to questions, requests, and inquiries.
- Managing registrations and participation in YEFA programs, competitions, and events.
- Communicating important information about activities and opportunities.
- Coordinating volunteers, chapters, and organizational activities.
- Maintaining and improving our website and services.
- Protecting website security and complying with applicable legal requirements.
4. Information Sharing
YEFA may share information with authorized individuals and service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, administer programs, process registrations, communicate with participants, or fulfill legal obligations.
Third-party services used for forms, donations, communications, and event registration may process information according to their own privacy policies.
5. Student and Children's Privacy
YEFA provides educational and leadership opportunities that may involve students under the age of 18. We recognize the importance of protecting information relating to younger participants.
Where required by applicable law, parental or guardian consent will be obtained before collecting or processing personal information from minors.
Parents and guardians may contact YEFA with questions or concerns about information submitted by a minor.
6. Data Security and Retention
YEFA uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Personal information is retained as reasonably necessary for organizational purposes and applicable legal obligations. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
7. Your Privacy Choices
You may contact YEFA to request information about personal data associated with you, or to request correction or deletion where applicable.
Certain requests may be subject to identity verification, legal obligations, and legitimate organizational recordkeeping requirements.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites, registration platforms, donation services, or other resources.
These external services operate independently and may maintain their own privacy policies. We encourage visitors to review those policies before providing personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
YEFA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our activities, website functionality, or applicable requirements.
Updates will be reflected on this page, together with the date of the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact the Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association through ourContact Us page.