Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Organizational Commitment

The Passionate Young Leaders Initiative (PYLI) ("we," "our," or "us") is a registered Nigerian non-governmental, non-profit organization operating in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. We are dedicated to youth empowerment, child sexual abuse advocacy, and humanitarian outreach. We value your trust and are fully committed to protecting the personal data of our website visitors, volunteers, partners, and donors in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and global data protection standards.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information strictly necessary to carry out our humanitarian and educational mission:

• Contact Inquiries: When you send a message through our Contact page or email us directly, we receive your name, email address, phone number, and message contents.
• Donor Acknowledgement: When you support our mission via direct bank transfer, we may receive transfer proof (receipts) containing your name and donation narration to acknowledge your contribution.
• Volunteer Applications: If you apply to join outreach programs like "Isang Ima" or youth tourism summits, we collect your skills, contact info, and availability.
• Technical Data: Basic server logs (browser type, device operating system, pages visited) used solely to ensure site speed and cybersecurity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively for legitimate organizational purposes:

• To respond to partnership, sponsorship, and volunteer inquiries.
• To send official acknowledgement of donations and provide periodic transparency reports on how funds touch lives.
• To maintain the security, functionality, and uptime of our digital platforms.
• To comply with regulatory non-profit accounting obligations in Nigeria.

4. Donor Privacy & Financial Protection

We never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal details with third-party marketers or commercial organizations. All financial donations are conducted via secure, direct bank transfers to PYLI's official Zenith Bank corporate account. We do not store or process debit card numbers or bank PINs on our servers.

5. Photography & Media Release at Community Outreaches

As part of our mission to document impactful interventions (such as our 10 LGAs Tour and Isang Ima Charity Outreaches), photographs and videos are captured. We adhere strictly to ethical guidelines regarding child protection and vulnerable adult dignity. Any individual or guardian wishing to request the removal of an image may contact us immediately for prompt resolution.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses standard essential cookies to remember your browsing preferences (such as mobile menu state and font rendering) and analyze anonymous aggregate site performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time without losing access to our content.

7. Your Data Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to any personal data we hold concerning you.
• Request rectification of any inaccurate information.
• Request the deletion of your personal contact records from our communication lists.

8. Contact Us Regarding Your Privacy

If you have questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our administrative team directly: