Mental Health for Youth Initiative (MHYI) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any information submitted through contact, volunteer, partnership, donation, or event registration forms.
• Non-personal information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website usage statistics collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests.
• Manage registrations for events, trainings, and programmes.
• Process donations where applicable.
• Send newsletters, updates, and other communications (where you have opted in).
• Improve our website, programmes, and user experience.
• Meet legal, regulatory, or safeguarding obligations.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Data Protection

MHYI implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Sharing of Information

MHYI does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may only be shared:

• With trusted service providers assisting in website or programme operations.
• When required by law or legal process.
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of MHYI, our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, or the public.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. MHYI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

MHYI works with young people and is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons. Where personal information relating to minors is collected, it will be handled in accordance with applicable laws, safeguarding standards, and, where required, with appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request to:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
• Withdraw consent for communications.

Changes to this Policy

MHYI may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with the revised effective date.