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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 August 2025

Student Led NGO

Introduction

At Youthika, a student-led non-governmental organization, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website.

Please note that Youthika is currently operating as a student-led initiative and is not yet registered as a formal NGO. We only accept donations from organizations, companies, and partnerships such as MUNs and similar entities. We do not accept donations from individuals. For partnership opportunities, please contact us directly.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register as a volunteer
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Participate in our events
  • Contact us for support

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Analytics Information

We use Google Analytics and other analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymous data such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring websites and search terms
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system and device information
  • Geographic location (country/region level)
  • User behavior and interaction patterns

This information is used solely to improve our website and user experience. We do not collect or store IP addresses or any other personal information through our website.

IP Address Collection for Bot and Spam Protection

To protect our website and users from bad bots and spam bots, we collect IP addresses via a secure image request through our CDN. These IP addresses are stored in a secure database and are used exclusively for the purpose of detecting and blocking malicious or automated traffic.

We do not sell or share any data, including IP addresses, with any third parties. All IP addresses collected for this purpose are deleted on a regular basis, typically every week to month.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To process and manage volunteer registrations
  • To send newsletters and updates about our activities
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in our operations
  • With legal authorities when required by law
  • With your consent or at your direction
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger

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

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data storage and transmission
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

Youthika Connect Security Program

We are committed to maintaining a secure and transparent community. If you discover a vulnerability or a broken feature on any of our platforms, please report it to our security team at security@youthikaconnect.org or via our secure reporting form at security.youthikaconnect.org.

Participating Systems:

  • Main Site: youthikaconnect.org
  • Events Blog: events.youthikaconnect.org
  • Donations Platform: donate.youthikaconnect.org (coming soon)
  • Other subdomains and databases as listed on our security portal

Databases in Scope: PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL (Ghost Blog)

PII Severity Definitions:

  • Critical: Donation/financial info, passwords, confidential docs
  • High: Private emails, phone numbers
  • Medium: IP addresses, full names
  • Low: Broken links, site content

We do not offer monetary rewards, but we recognize valuable contributions with digital certificates and public acknowledgment. AI-generated reports must include original researcher input.

For more details, visit security.youthikaconnect.org.

Information Sharing

We do not share any personal information as we do not collect it. The anonymous analytics data is processed by Google Analytics in accordance with their privacy policy.

Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics cookies to collect anonymous usage data. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or opt out of Google Analytics tracking.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

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

info@youthikaconnect.org

Hyderabad, India

@youthikaconnect_org

Youthika Connect

@youthikaconnect_org

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