Privacy Policy

ELF Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our participants, parents, guardians, donors, volunteers, partners, instructors, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, register for our programs, participate in our events, contact us, make payments, or engage with ELF Foundation online or in person.

1. About ELF Foundation

ELF Foundation is a youth-focused organization committed to empowering young people through education, technology, leadership, innovation, and community development programs. Our programs may include online and in-person workshops, training sessions, mentorship activities, youth incubators, certificate programs, and community events.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address or city/country of residence
• Date of birth or age range
• Parent or guardian name and contact information
• School, grade level, or educational background
• Emergency contact information
• Program registration details
• Payment and billing information
• Communication preferences
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B. Participant Information

For youth programs, including the Teens Tech Incubator, we may collect information necessary to register, place, support, and communicate with participants, such as:

• Participant age category
• Program batch or location
• Learning interests
• Attendance records
• Assignment or project submissions
• Certificate eligibility records
• Feedback, evaluations, and survey responses
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C. Payment Information

When payments are made for program registration, donations, merchandise, events, or services, payment information may be processed through third-party payment providers. ELF Foundation does not intentionally store full credit card or debit card numbers on its website.

D. Media and Event Information

During programs or events, ELF Foundation may collect photos, videos, recordings, testimonials, screenshots, or participant work samples. Where minors are involved, ELF Foundation will seek parent or guardian consent before using identifiable media for marketing, publicity, reporting, or promotional purposes.

E. Website and Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Website usage data
• Cookies or similar tracking technologies
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3. How We Use Information

ELF Foundation may use personal information to:

• Register participants for programs and events
• Communicate with parents, guardians, participants, donors, partners, and volunteers
• Manage online and in-person training sessions
• Provide program access, materials, assignments, and certificates
• Process payments, donations, and refunds
• Verify eligibility for youth programs
• Maintain attendance and completion records
• Send updates, reminders, newsletters, or announcements
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Respond to inquiries or support requests
• Promote ELF Foundation activities with appropriate consent
• Comply with legal, safety, accounting, and reporting obligations
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4. Children and Minors

ELF Foundation serves young people and may collect information from or about minors as part of our youth programs.

For participants under the age of 18, registration should be completed by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult, or with their consent.

For children under 13 in the United States, ELF Foundation will seek verifiable parental consent where required before collecting personal information online. COPPA applies to certain websites and online services that collect personal information from children under 13.

Parents and guardians may contact us to:

• Review the personal information we have collected about their child
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of their child’s personal information
• Withdraw consent, where applicable
• Ask questions about how their child’s information is used
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5. International Participants

ELF Foundation programs may serve participants from multiple countries, including the United States, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, and European countries.

Privacy rights and requirements may vary depending on your location. For example, the GDPR requires clear, child-friendly information and parent or guardian consent in certain cases involving children’s online services in the European Union.

Where applicable, ELF Foundation will take reasonable steps to comply with relevant privacy and data protection laws.

6. Sharing of Information

ELF Foundation does not sell personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

• Program instructors, mentors, facilitators, and administrators
• Technology providers used for registration, communication, learning, video conferencing, file sharing, or payment processing
• Partner organizations assisting with program delivery
• Certificate, event, or training support providers
• Legal, accounting, compliance, or safety advisers
• Government or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third-party providers are expected to protect personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.

7. Online Learning Platforms and Tools

ELF Foundation may use third-party tools such as Google Meet, Google Workspace, Google Forms, Google Classroom, email platforms, payment processors, and other digital tools to deliver programs and manage communications.

Participants and parents should also review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms used during ELF Foundation programs.

8. Photos, Videos, Recordings, and Testimonials

ELF Foundation may photograph, record, or document programs and events for educational, reporting, archival, marketing, or promotional purposes.

For minors, identifiable photos, videos, recordings, testimonials, or project features will only be used publicly where appropriate consent has been obtained from a parent or guardian.

Participants and parents who do not want photos, videos, or recordings used publicly should notify ELF Foundation in writing.

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, remember preferences, and support website functionality.

You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Data Security

ELF Foundation uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, online platform, email system, or digital transmission method is completely secure. Users should avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured channels.

11. Data Retention

ELF Foundation retains personal information only as long as necessary for program administration, legal compliance, accounting, reporting, safeguarding, certificate verification, dispute resolution, and legitimate organizational purposes.

When information is no longer needed, we may securely delete, anonymize, or archive it.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request restriction of processing
• Request a copy of your information
• File a complaint with a data protection authority

Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission lists rights including access, rectification, objection, restriction, portability, erasure, and the right not to be subject to certain automated decisions.

13. Communications

By registering for a program, contacting us, donating, or subscribing to updates, you may receive emails, text messages, phone calls, or other communications related to ELF Foundation programs and activities.

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications at any time. Important program, payment, safety, or administrative messages may still be sent where necessary.

14. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. ELF Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

ELF Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised 06/02/2026 date.