Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Renewed Hope Youth Development Center is the media division of the Renewed Hope Youth Team, operating under the Renewed Hope Agenda in Nigeria. We are responsible for this website and all data collected through it.

Contact: For any privacy-related queries, write to us through the Contact page.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Team Application Form: Full name, email address, phone number, state of origin, role preferences, personal statement, experience, and portfolio link.
• Contact Forms: Name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address only.
• Event Registration: Name, email address, and state of residence.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, browser type, and general location (country/region level only).
• Cookies: See Section 7 for full details on our cookie use.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

• To process and assess corps membership applications.
• To respond to enquiries and contact form submissions.
• To send newsletter emails to subscribers (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• To confirm event registrations and send reminders.
• To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
• To communicate important updates about Renewed Hope Youth Development Center programs and events.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We use trusted third-party tools (such as email platforms and analytics services) that process data on our behalf, under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal obligations: If required by Nigerian law or a valid legal process, we may be required to disclose certain data.
• Renewed Hope Youth Team: Team applicant data may be reviewed internally by authorised Renewed Hope Youth Team administrators for recruitment purposes.

All third-party providers we use are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for only as long as necessary:

• Team applications: Retained for 2 years from submission date, or for the duration of your membership, whichever is longer.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months.
• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe.
• Event registrations: Retained for 6 months after the event.
• Website usage data (analytics): Retained in aggregated, anonymised form only.

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data where there is no lawful reason to continue processing it.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletters), you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting previous processing.
• Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant Nigerian data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through our Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies on this website:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., form security tokens). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: We use anonymised, privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site. No personal data is stored in these cookies and no data is shared with advertising networks.

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any cookies for retargeting purposes.

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use this website.

8. Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted through this website, restricted access to personal data by authorised personnel only, and regular security reviews of our systems and practices.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and programs are intended for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Team membership requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

Continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or how we handle information, please reach out through our Contact page. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related concerns promptly and transparently.

This policy is provided in good faith to inform our users. Renewed Hope Youth Development Center is committed to data minimisation, transparency, and respecting the privacy of every person who engages with our platform.