Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Youth Educated (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy & Data Protection Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our website youtheducated.org, participate in our programmes, make donations, or contact us.
This policy complies with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021.
1. Who We Are
Youth Educated is a non-profit organisation based in Kenya working to empower young people through education, leadership, and community support.
Data Controller: Youth Educated
Website: https://youtheducated.org
Email: info@youtheducated.org
Phone: +254 745 971 905
If you have questions about how your data is handled, you may contact us using the details above.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
a) Contact Forms
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Message content
b) Volunteer Forms
- Name
- Contact details
- Age bracket
- Areas of interest or skills
- Location, school or organisation (where applicable)
c) Donation Forms (current or future)
- Name
- Contact details
- Donation amount
- Payment method
- Transaction reference or confirmation details
d) Website Analytics (Google Analytics)
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Approximate geo-location
- Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, etc.)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless absolutely necessary for specific activities and with clear consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
a) Consent
When you voluntarily submit a form, sign up for updates, or give permission for communications.
b) Legitimate Interests
For purposes such as:
- Running and improving our youth programmes
- Responding to enquiries
- Ensuring website security
- Analysing website performance
- Managing volunteer and donor relationships
c) Legal Obligations
For example, keeping donation records for accounting and regulatory compliance.
4. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our website
- Coordinate volunteers and manage participation in programmes
- Process, record, and acknowledge donations
- Send updates, newsletters, or event information (with consent)
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Generate anonymised statistics through Google Analytics
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Service Providers
We may share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate effectively, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and communication platforms
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Payment processors or gateways (for online donations)
All service providers are required to protect your data and handle it only according to our instructions and Kenyan data protection requirements.
We do not share personal data for advertising or commercial resale.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Responding to your enquiry or request
- Managing volunteer participation
- Completing donation processing
- Complying with legal or reporting obligations
For example, donation and financial records may be retained for several years for accounting and regulatory purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure website hosting
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Access control and password protection
- Regular updates and security checks
While we take reasonable precautions, no online system is completely risk-free.
8. International Data Transfers
Some service providers, such as Google Analytics or email platforms, may process data outside Kenya.
Where this happens, Youth Educated will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by the Kenya Data Protection Act.
9. Your Rights
Under Kenyan law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in Section 1.
10. Children and Young People
Youth Educated works with children and youth through its programmes. However:
- Online forms on our website are intended for adults, parents/guardians, partners, or young adults.
- Children under 18 are encouraged to involve a parent, guardian, or school representative when contacting Youth Educated online.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.
11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Enable functionality such as form submissions
Google Analytics may also collect anonymised usage statistics.
For more information, refer to our Cookie Notice.
12. Changes to This Policy
Youth Educated may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision.
Material changes will be highlighted on this page. aligns with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021, since we collect personal data via contact, donations, and volunteer forms and use Google Analytics.