Last Updated: November 2025
YOHESOR (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, participate in our programs, or interact with us on any of our platforms.
By using our website or taking part in YOHESOR activities, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- School or organisation details
- Information submitted through forms, registrations, or emails
b. Usage Information
Automatically collected when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device details
- Pages visited and duration
c. Program or Event Information
If you take part in YOHESOR programs, we may collect:
- Participant details
- Submitted forms and documents
- Photos or videos of your project
- Descriptions and materials related to your submission
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
- Process applications and programme submissions
- Share updates, newsletters, or event information
- Improve our website and services
- Publish event-related content (with appropriate handling)
- Support research, reporting, and advocacy work
We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share information only when necessary:
- With trusted partners helping to deliver our programmes
- When legally required to comply with a law or court order
- With your consent for public-facing content or storytelling
All shared information is handled responsibly and securely.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure and password-protected systems
- Restricted access to sensitive information
- Safe communication methods when possible
While we work hard to keep your information safe, no digital system is completely risk-free.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold
- Ask us to update or correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)
- Unsubscribe from communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@yohesor.org or yohesorupcycling@gmail.com.
6. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tools to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media, partner pages).
YOHESOR is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
8. Children and Youth Privacy
As an organisation that works closely with young people, we take youth data protection seriously.
We collect youth information only with appropriate consent, whether from the individual, their school, or a parent/guardian when required.
9. Photography, Video & Media Use
YOHESOR documents its events and activities with photos and videos for reporting, educational, and promotional purposes.
By attending a YOHESOR event, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Photos and videos may be taken in open or public event spaces, where gathering individual consent is not always possible.
- Your image may appear on our website, social media, or printed materials as part of event documentation.
- Schools registering students for our programmes accept this condition on behalf of their students, unless they inform us in writing before the event.
- If you prefer not to appear in photos or videos, you may notify a YOHESOR staff member at the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to respect your request.
We will never use images in a harmful, misleading, or exploitative way, and we do not sell attendee images to third parties.
If you see an image of yourself or someone under your care and want it removed, contact us at info@yohesor.org, and we will respond promptly.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
info@yohesor.org
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