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CYDI Nigeria

Effective Date: 15th September 2025

1. Introduction

Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI) (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering adolescents and young people through education, community engagement, and advocacy.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) and international best practices such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal data relevant to our activities:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, or phone number when you subscribe to updates, register for events, or contact us.
  • Photos & Videos: images or recordings shared during community activities, trainings, or awareness events (with consent where required).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and basic analytics for site performance and security.
  • Cookies: small files that improve website functionality (see Section 6).

We do not collect sensitive data (such as medical, biometric, or financial details), unless required for specific programs — and only with consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To share educational resources, press releases, and opportunities for young people.
  • To manage registrations for events, workshops, or trainings.
  • To publish photos, videos, and community reports (with appropriate consent).
  • To improve our website and ensure its security.
  • To communicate with you when you subscribe or contact us.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process data only when we have a valid legal basis:

  • Consent – for newsletters, photos/videos, or communication preferences.
  • Legitimate Interest – to promote our NGO’s mission, improve services, and protect website security.
  • Legal Obligation – to comply with Nigerian laws and regulations.

5. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact details: kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Photos/videos: retained as part of our NGO’s activity records unless you withdraw consent.
  • Technical/analytics data: retained for 12–24 months.

6. Cookies & Analytics

CYDI uses cookies and simple analytics to improve our website:

  • Essential cookies: enable the website to function.
  • Analytics cookies: help us measure site usage.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal data. Information is shared only with:

  • Service Providers (web hosting, analytics, email services).
  • Partners or Donors for reporting purposes (without personal identifiers unless consented).
  • Legal Authorities if required by law.

8. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards (secure servers, encryption, restricted access).

If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as required.

9. Your Rights

Under the NDPA and other laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Object to the way your data is processed.
  • Request data portability (structured, machine-readable copy).
  • File a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children and Adolescents

CYDI works with adolescents and young people. To protect their rights:

  • We obtain parental/guardian consent before collecting data from minors under 16.
  • Photos/videos of minors are published only with explicit consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Effective Date.”

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Community & Youth Development Initiatives (CYDI)
Email: infor@cydi2k.org
Phone: 0706-7829295
Address: 54 Ekwema Crescent, Ikenegbu Layout, Owerri Municipal, Imo State Post Office Box: Box 82 Ama JK, Owerri Municipal, Imo State

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