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Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

If you are located in the European Economic Area, your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) Global Branch processes personal data in coordination with YPFP headquarters. For data protection inquiries, please contact:

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Name, email address, and professional information

  • Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, applications, or surveys

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools

How We Use Your Data

Personal data is used to:

  • Communicate with members, volunteers, partners, and event participants

  • Manage registrations, applications, and participation in programs or events

  • Distribute newsletters and organizations updates

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

GDPR & EU Data Protection Notice

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract

  • Legitimate interests related to communications, community building, and organizational operations

  • Compliance with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Processors

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, such as website hosting providers, email marketing platforms, event management platforms, event management tools, and analytics services. These providers are contractually required to protect your data.

International Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. If you are a resident in the European Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, then these countries may not necessarily have data protection laws or other similar laws as comprehensive as those in your country. However, we will take all necessary measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Notice and applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this notice, or as required by law.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

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  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

Cookies and Data Security

We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

For data protection inquiries, please contact:

Email: global.branch@ypfp.org

Organization: Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP)

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