Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 2025
Introduction
Young Leaders in Cybersecurity & AI (YLCA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our programs.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for our programs or workshops
- Sign up as a student, ambassador, or volunteer
- Contact us through our website forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
This information may include:
- Name, email address, and contact information
- School name, grade level, and location
- Age and demographic information
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our programs and services
- Process registrations and manage program participation
- Communicate with you about programs, workshops, and opportunities
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you newsletters, updates, and educational content (with your consent)
- Analyze website usage and improve user experience
- Ensure the safety and security of our programs
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We may share information when you have given us explicit permission to do so.
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and programs, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Program Partners: With your consent, we may share information with program partners (such as Elevance Systems) for mentorship and program coordination purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of receiving communications from us
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
Children's Privacy
YLCA is designed for teens ages 12-18. We take special care to protect the privacy of minors. We require parental consent for participants under 13 years of age where required by law. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.