Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [1 March 2026]
Website: https://yaacan.com

Young Africans and Canadians Acting Now (YAACAN) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you:

Contact us through our website
Subscribe to updates
Volunteer or partner with us
Make a donation

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Any information you provide in your message

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visit

This information helps us improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries
Provide updates about our programs
Improve website functionality
Process donations
Communicate about volunteer opportunities
Maintain organizational records

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:

Understand website traffic
Improve user experience
Analyze engagement trends

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Email marketing platforms
Payment processors
Website analytics providers

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no online system is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent from communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Or visit our Contact Page:
https://yaacan.com/contact/