Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At AYW we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of our mentees and mentors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information provided to us through our mentoring program for young women aged 12-18.

Information We Collect:

  1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, including but not limited to names, contact information (email addresses, phone numbers), dates of birth, and gender identities, to facilitate the mentoring program.
  2. Communication Data: We may collect information that you provide when you communicate with us, including emails, messages, and other correspondence.
  3. Usage Data: We may collect information on how the mentoring program is accessed and used. This may include information such as the frequency and duration of activity.

Use of Information:

  1. Providing Mentoring Services: We use the information collected to facilitate the mentoring relationship between mentors and mentees.
  2. Communication: We may use contact information to communicate with participants about mentoring activities, events, updates, and other relevant information.
  3. Improvement of Services: We may analyse usage data to improve and enhance the mentoring program, ensuring it meets the needs of our participants.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

  1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with program management, communication, and analysis. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
  2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of the information collected. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention:

We will retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights:

Participants have the right to access, correct, update, or delete personal information provided to us. If you wish to exercise these rights or have any questions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@aspiringyoungwomen.org or 079511 489582.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

Consent:

By participating in our mentoring program, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy.