Privacy Policy

Effective date: 24th March 2026.
Lavun Youth Congress (LYC) (“LYC”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register an account, submit forms, upload documents, volunteer, donate, or contact us.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide to us

Personal details: name, phone number, email address, gender, age (if requested), ward/community, and other profile details you submit
Volunteer or membership information: interests, skills, availability, education/work background (if applicable)
Form submissions: responses you submit through application, registration, contact, or survey forms
Uploaded content: documents, images, identification files, and other files you choose to upload (where required)
Messages: information you send through contact forms, email, or other communication channels

B. Information collected automatically

Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent, and basic website analytics
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

2. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

Create and manage user accounts and profiles
Review, verify, approve, or decline registrations and applications
Respond to enquiries and provide support
Communicate updates about LYC programs, volunteering, events, and opportunities (where you opt in or where appropriate)
Process and record donations or support (if applicable)
Maintain website security, prevent fraud, and protect our community
Improve our website, services, and program delivery
Comply with legal obligations where required

3. Lawful basis for processing

We process your information based on one or more of these reasons:

You consent (for example, when you submit a form or opt into updates)
It is necessary to provide a service you requested (for example, account registration or volunteer application)
It is necessary for our legitimate interests (for example, keeping the site secure, improving services)
We must comply with legal obligations

4. Verification and approval of submissions

When you register or submit an application, LYC may review the details and documents you provided to verify authenticity and to decide whether to approve or decline the submission. We may contact you using the email or phone number you provided to request clarification or confirm details.

5. Where your information is stored

Form submissions and account data may be stored in our website database and administrative dashboard.
Uploaded documents and images may be stored on our website hosting server as part of our website media/uploads system.
Email notifications containing submission details may be sent to LYC’s official email address: [lavun email].

Access to this information is limited to authorised LYC administrators and designated personnel.

6. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following situations:

With authorised LYC administrators for verification, program planning, and communication
With service providers that help us run the website (for example, web hosting, email delivery, security, analytics, form plugins). These providers only process data on our instructions where applicable.
When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security of our users and community

7. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in (where you create an account)
Remember preferences
Measure traffic and improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

8. Data retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary for:

The purposes described in this policy
Program and volunteer administration
Legal, accounting, or reporting needs

If you request deletion, we will consider the request and remove information where we are not required to keep it for legitimate or legal reasons.

9. Your rights and choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to certain processing in specific cases

To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 12.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including access controls and security measures. However, no website or transmission is 100% secure. Users are advised not to submit highly sensitive information unless necessary.

11. Children’s privacy

LYC programs may involve youths. If our website collects information from individuals under 18, it is only for program participation and community development purposes. Where required, a parent/guardian may be asked to consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact:

Lavun Youth Congress (LYC)
Email: lavunyouthcongress10@gmail.com
Phone: +234 706 333 5191
Address: 5HRR+FPJ local government, Doko, Emilangba tachin, Abuja, Niger

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.