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Privacy Policy

By Global Youth Voices•Last updated: August 2026

1. Privacy

GYV and GGTC respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information submitted through this website.

Personal information may be collected when users complete forms, register for activities, join campaigns, submit organizational information, contact GYV, download resources, or participate in consultations, events, or advocacy activities.

Information collected may include name, organization, country, email address, contact details, role, campaign participation, submitted materials, and other information voluntarily provided by users.

2. Use of information

Personal information submitted to GYV may be used for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • responding to inquiries;
  • managing participation in GYV campaigns, consultations, events, and activities;
  • coordinating with participating organizations, coalitions, spokespersons, and advocates;
  • sharing campaign materials, updates, and resources;
  • website administration and improvement;
  • documentation, reporting, and evaluation of GYV activities; and
  • protecting the integrity, independence, and safety of GYV activities.

GYV and GGTC will not sell, rent, or distribute personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Sharing of information

Information may be shared with designated service providers or partners only when necessary for website administration, campaign coordination, event management, communications, security, reporting, or similar purposes.

GYV and GGTC may disclose information when required by law, when necessary to investigate potential illegal activities or violations of these Terms of Use, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of GYV, GGTC, participating organizations, contributors, and users.

4. Website data and cookies

This website may collect statistical and technical data about visits, such as pages viewed, date and time of access, length of visit, browser type, and similar information. This information may be used to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content and services.

This website may use cookies or similar tools to improve browsing experience and website performance. Users may adjust browser settings to manage or disable cookies.

5. Security

Submitting information over the internet carries security risks. Users are responsible for the security of their own devices, networks, software, and files.

GYV and GGTC take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through the website but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted online.

6. Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means that you accept the updated policy.