Young Professional Fellowship (YPF) is committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and security of personal data belonging to all participants, applicants, partners, staff, and stakeholders. This Compliance Policy explains how YPF collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data in alignment with its mission to empower young leaders through global programs and initiatives, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, where applicable.
This Policy applies to:
Participants registering for YPF programs, events, workshops, and international fellowships
Employees, contractors, mentors, and volunteers involved in YPF operations
Partners, sponsors, and third-party service providers collaborating with YPF
Visitors and users interacting with YPF through its website and digital platforms
This Policy applies to all personal data collected, processed, or stored by YPF, regardless of geographic location or method of collection.
Young Professional Fellowship (YPF) may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data:Full name, email address, phone number, country of residence, and identification documents (if required)
Program Data:Registration details, application responses, participation records, and engagement history
Financial Data: Payment and transaction-related information for program registration
Media & Marketing Data: Photographs, video recordings, testimonials, and participation highlights used for documentation and promotional purposes
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and website usage data
YPF processes personal data for the following purposes:
Program Administration:To manage registrations, applications, participation, and communication
Communication:To provide updates, announcements, certificates, and relevant program information (including promotional updates where consent is given)
Payment Processing: To securely handle registration fees and financial transactions
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional requirements
Media & Outreach: To document, promote, and share program impact through approved media content
YPF processes personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent:When individuals explicitly agree to the processing of their data for specific purposes
Contractual Necessity:To fulfill obligations related to participation in YPF programs
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements Legitimate
Interest: To improve programs, enhance user experience, and support organizational development and outreach
YPF implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to ensure the protection of personal data, including:
Encryption:Securing sensitive information during storage and transmission
Access Control:Limiting access to authorized personnel only
Monitoring & Auditing: Regular checks to ensure compliance with data protection standards
Data Retention Policies: Retaining personal data only for as long as necessary for operational, legal, or administrative purposes
Subject to applicable laws, individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
● The right to access personal data held by YPF
● The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
● The right to request deletion of personal data, where legally applicable
● The right to restrict or object to data processing under certain conditions
● The right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used format
● The right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Compliance Policy or data protection practices, please contact:
Young Professional Fellowship (YPF)
Email: info@youngprofessionalfellowship.org
Phone: +1 929 4125845