RYLA 2026 Privacy Policy

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) 2026 ("RYLA 2026", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants, sponsors, parents/guardians, Rotary Clubs, volunteers, and users of the RYLA 2026 platform.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, protected, and processed in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and applicable data protection regulations.

By using the RYLA 2026 portal or submitting information through any of our forms, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.

We may collect the following categories of information:

Your personal data is collected and processed for purposes including:

• Candidate registration and participation
• Sponsorship management
• Rotary Club coordination
• Communication and notifications
• Emergency and safeguarding purposes
• Event administration
• Payment verification
• Compliance and reporting
• Security monitoring and fraud prevention

We only collect information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

We process personal data based on:

• Consent
• Legitimate interest
• Contractual necessity
• Legal and safeguarding obligations

For participants below the age of 18, parental or guardian consent may be required.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:

• Authorized RYLA 2026 Administrators
• Relevant Rotary Clubs
• Approved Event Coordinators
• Payment Processors (e.g. Paystack)
• Technology Service Providers supporting the platform

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Personal data will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for:

• Event administration
• Compliance obligations
• Reporting requirements
• Dispute resolution
• Safeguarding records

Data that is no longer required may be securely deleted or anonymized.

RYLA 2026 implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures including:

• Role-based access control
• Secure authentication
• HTTPS encryption
• Access logging
• Secure payment verification
• Controlled administrative access
• One-time secure registration links
• Regular monitoring and security review

While we take reasonable steps to secure data, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Withdrawal of consent
• Deletion of your data where applicable
• Restriction of processing
• Complaint escalation regarding misuse of data

Requests may be subject to legal or operational limitations. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ryla2026.com.

RYLA 2026 involves youth participation. We recognize the importance of protecting the personal data of minors and young persons.

Where applicable, parent or guardian consent may be required before participation is finalized. We encourage parents and guardians to review this policy carefully.

The portal may use essential cookies and technical monitoring tools necessary for:

• Authentication
• Session management
• Security
• Platform performance
• User experience improvement

We do not intentionally use invasive tracking technologies for unrelated advertising purposes.

The portal may integrate with trusted third-party services such as:

• Paystack (payment processing)
• Email delivery services
• Hosting and infrastructure providers

These providers may process data as part of delivering their services securely.

RYLA 2026 reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

For privacy-related enquiries, requests, or concerns, please contact:

By submitting information through the RYLA 2026 portal, you acknowledge that:

• You have read this Privacy Policy
• You understand how your information will be used
• You consent to the processing of your personal data for RYLA 2026 activities and administration
• Where applicable, parental/guardian consent has been obtained