PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 14, 2026

The Centre for Youth and Sustainable Development (CYSD), a registered nonprofit organization under the laws of Cameroon (Registration No. 654/G37/C80/VOL.I/SASC), is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors.

1. Data Controller

CYSD is the responsible entity for the use and protection of your personal data.

  • Address: Wonya Mavio mile 18, Buea, Southwest Region, Cameroon.+1
  • Email: info@cysdcam.org.+1

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website or services. This includes:+3

  • Identification and Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.+1
  • Donation Information: For online donations, we process financial data through secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., credit card info, billing address).
  • Volunteer/Employment Applications: Professional experience, educational background, and identification documents.+2
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, session identifiers, and browsing behavior collected via cookies to improve site performance.

3. Purposes of Data Processing (Primary Purposes)

The data collected will be used for the following necessary purposes:

  • Contact & Support: Responding to inquiries sent via contact forms.
  • Donation Management: Processing and acknowledging financial contributions for programs like Education, Child Protection, and WASH.+2
  • Program Participation: Managing volunteer roles, internships, and partnership agreements.+2
  • Accountability: Providing transparency reports to our donors and partners regarding the impact of their support.+1

4. International Standards & Donor Compliance

To comply with international donor requirements (EU/US), we ensure:

  • Transparency: We only use your data for the purposes stated above.
  • Data Minimization: We only collect the information strictly necessary for our activities.
  • Security: We implement technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your information.

5. Your Rights (ARCO Rights)

In accordance with international privacy standards, you have the right to:

  • Access: Know what personal data we hold about you and how it is used.
  • Rectification: Request corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Cancellation: Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Opposition: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cysdcam.org. Requests will be addressed within 15 business days.

6. Data Transfers

CYSD does not sell or lease your personal information to third parties. Data may only be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that facilitate our operations (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
  • Legal Requirements: When required by competent authorities to comply with legal obligations.