PRIVACY POLICY
At MANA Youth Project, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, respectful, and trustworthy environment in which to learn, grow, and discover their path.
Privacy Policy
MANA Youth Project is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and personal information of all young people, families, volunteers, staff, and community members who engage with our programs and services.
We recognize that trust is built through transparency and responsible stewardship of personal information. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect information provided to us.
MANA Youth Project may collect personal information including:
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Names and contact details
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Parent, guardian, and emergency contact information
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Program registrations and participation records
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Attendance records
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Relevant educational information
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Photographs, videos, and creative works produced during activities
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Feedback, surveys, and communications
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Information required to ensure participant safety and wellbeing
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We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to deliver our programs, maintain participant safety, communicate effectively, and fulfill our legal obligations.
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Information We Collect
Information collected by MANA Youth Project may be used to:
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Administer programs, workshops, camps, and events
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Communicate with participants and families
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Ensure participant safety and wellbeing
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Manage enrolments and attendance
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Improve our programs and services
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Meet legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements
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Share updates, newsletters, and opportunities (where consent has been provided)
Personal information will never be sold or provided to third parties for marketing purposes.
How We Use Information
MANA Youth Project celebrates the achievements and creativity of young people. With appropriate consent, photographs, videos, artwork, written pieces, and project work may be used:
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In newsletters
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On websites and social media platforms
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In promotional materials
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In reports to supporters, partners, or funding bodies
Families and participants may opt out of media participation at any time by contacting us.
Photography, Media, and Creative Work
We respect the confidentiality of all participants and families.
Information may only be shared:
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With authorized staff, volunteers, and mentors who require access to perform their roles
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With service providers who assist in delivering our programs
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Where required by law
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Where necessary to protect the safety, wellbeing, or rights of a participant or another person
All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure information is shared responsibly and securely.
Information Sharing
MANA Youth Project takes reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.
Information may be stored in secure physical and digital systems with access restricted to authorized personnel.
While we strive to maintain strong security practices, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Security
Individuals may request access to their personal information or request corrections to inaccurate information held by MANA Youth Project.
Requests can be made by contacting us using the details provided below.
manayouthproject@gmail.com
Access and Correction
As a youth-focused organization, we take special care in handling the personal information of children and young people.
Where appropriate, parental or guardian consent will be sought before collecting, using, or publishing personal information relating to minors.
Children's Privacy
MANA Youth Project may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, programs, or legal obligations.
The most current version will always be available through our official communication channels.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact:
MANA Youth Project
Mentorship • Akademics • Navigation • Authenticity
Email: manayouthproject@gmail.com
Website: www.manayouthproject.org