Privacy Policy for YIL Fellowship

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

1. Introduction Welcome to the Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you apply to and participate in our fellowship programs.

2. Information We Collect When you apply to the YIL Fellowship, we may collect the following information:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
  • Educational and professional background
  • Application responses and related materials
  • Feedback and surveys related to our programs

3. How We Use Your Data We use your data to:

  • Process and evaluate your fellowship application
  • Communicate with you about your application status and program details
  • Improve our fellowship programs and services
  • Send you periodic emails about upcoming events, educational newsletters, and opportunities from YIL Fellowship and its subsidiaries
  • Conduct research and analysis to enhance program impact

4. Consent to Communications By applying to the YIL Fellowship, you consent to receive periodic emails from us and our subsidiaries regarding upcoming events, educational newsletters, and other relevant opportunities. You may opt out of these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

5. Data Sharing and Protection We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. Your information is securely stored and only shared with trusted partners when necessary for program operations and communication.

6. Data Retention We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your data, please contact us at yilfellowship@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or update your personal information
  • Request the deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

8. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.

9. Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

YIL Fellowship
AUST-Inspire, Galadimawa Roundabout, Airport Road, Abuja
Email: yilfellowship@gmail.com
Phone: +234-812-383-1687