The Youth Innovation Hub (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website, platform, or services, including membership registration, program enrollment, and participation in innovation competitions.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services, communicate with you, and fulfill our obligations.

  1. a) Information You Provide
  • During Membership Registration:
    • Full Name
    • Email Address
    • Phone Number
    • Date of Birth (optional)
    • Profile Photo (optional)
  • During Program Enrollment:
    • Program Preferences
    • Application Details
    • Educational Background or Work Experience (if required by specific programs)
  • For Competitions:
    • Idea Submissions
    • Project Details
    • Team Member Information (if applicable)
  • Google Registration:
    If you choose to register using Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo through the Google OAuth integration.
  1. b) Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our website, we collect:

  • IP Address
  • Browser Type
  • Device Information
  • Pages Visited
  • Cookies and Usage Data
  1. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • Membership Management: To create and manage your membership profile.
  • Program Enrollment: To process applications and provide access to the programs you enroll in.
  • Competitions: To evaluate submissions, select winners, and facilitate incubation opportunities.
  • Service Improvement: To understand user behavior and improve our offerings.
  • Communication: To send updates, newsletters, program invitations, and competition results.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  1. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and only share your data as follows:

  • With Partners: For program facilitation, incubation opportunities, or mentorship (e.g., if you win a competition, your project details may be shared with sponsors or mentors).
  • With Service Providers: To process payments, manage communications, or provide technical support.
  • As Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
  • With Your Consent: For any purpose not listed here, we will obtain your explicit consent.
  1. Third-Party Integrations

We use third-party services, including Google for member registration. By registering through Google, you agree to Google’s privacy policies in addition to ours. We only access the necessary information to create your membership account.

  1. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to our retention policies.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

  1. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enhance user experience.
  • Track site usage.
  • Deliver personalized content and advertising.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

  1. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, firewalls, and secure data storage. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. Updates will be communicated via email or platform announcements.

  1. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: support@youthinnovationhub.org
  • Phone: +254 796 807933
  • Mailing Address: 16 Mogotio Road Westlands, Nairobi Kenya.

Additional Note for Google Console

When registering members through Google, we will comply with Google’s API Services User Data Policy. Data retrieved from Google will only be used to create accounts and will not be stored beyond what is necessary for account functionality.