Privacy Policy

Youth Taking Flight
Effective Date: 05/26/2025

Youth Taking Flight (“YTF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information gathered through our website.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website.

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth (if applicable)
Emergency contact information (for youth program registrations)
Information you voluntarily provide in contact forms, registration, or applications

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on site
Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Register youth for programs, workshops, or events
Respond to inquiries or contact you if requested
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Meet legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Authorized staff, mentors, or volunteers involved in program delivery
Third-party service providers who support our operations (e.g., event registration, email services)
Government or legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information in accordance with PIPEDA and our standards.

4. Youth Privacy

We are especially committed to protecting the privacy of youth (ages 12–24) who use our site or participate in our programs. For users under the age of 18, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information for program participation.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Withdraw consent for use of your information (where applicable)
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and program obligations

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 programs.ytf@gmail.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytics.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. These include:

Secure servers and databases
Access controls for staff and volunteers
SSL encryption for form submissions

Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Youth Taking Flight
📧 Email: programs.ytf@gmail.com