DETAILS

YESD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit https://yesd.org (the “Website”) or use our services, including tours, community projects, volunteering programs, donations, and educational initiatives.

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:

  • Book or inquire about tours

  • Register for community, volunteering, or educational projects

  • Donate to the YESD Community Fund

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

  • Contact us via forms or email

This information may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing or payment details

  • Travel preferences or booking details

  • Project or volunteering preferences

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Referring URLs and pages visited

  • Date, time, and duration of visits

This data helps us improve Website performance, user experience, and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process bookings, inquiries, and donations

  • Manage tours, projects, and volunteer participation

  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and support responses

  • Improve our services, Website, and content

  • Ensure security and prevent misuse or fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

YESD does not sell or rent personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Cookies, Consent & Tracking Technologies

3.1 Cookies and Similar Technologies

YESD uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure Website functionality, analyze traffic, and support marketing activities.

Cookies may be:

  • Essential cookies (required for site operation)

  • Analytics cookies (to understand Website usage)

  • Marketing cookies (for advertising and remarketing)

3.2 Google Consent Management Platform (CMP)

YESD uses Google’s Consent Management Platform (CMP), a consent solution standardized across all Google products, including Google Ads, Google Analytics, and related services.

Through this CMP:

  • You can accept, reject, or customize cookie and data-processing preferences

  • Your consent choices are respected across Google services

  • Data is processed in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and applicable data protection laws

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or consent settings on our Website.

Learn more about Google’s data practices here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Third-Party Services

YESD may use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our Website, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email communication platforms

  • Analytics and advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)

  • Project and volunteering partners

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information only when necessary:

  • With service providers to deliver Website functionality and services

  • With project partners (e.g., YO-CODE Project, EuroAsia volunteering program, BoToCo community tourism initiatives, MYOUTH 2.0) when you participate in specific activities

  • For legal reasons, if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property

6. External Links

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

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

7. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain data processing activities

10. Children’s Privacy

YESD does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

YESD – Youth Engagement & Sustainable Development
🌐 Website: https://yesd.org/contact/