Privacy Policy

Divine Youth Club Nepal (DYCN)

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

I. Introduction

Welcome to the Divine Youth Club Nepal ("DYCN", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information when you visit and interact with our website https://dycn.org ("Website") and associated services.

This Privacy Policy explains:

what information we collect
how we use that information
how we share and protect it
your rights and choices regarding your data

By using our Website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the practices described herein.

II. Information We Collect

1. Data You Provide Voluntarily

When you:

register an account
use social sign-in
fill out forms (e.g., for volunteering, blood donor registration, scholarships)
contact us

we may collect personal information such as:

full name
email address
phone number
address or location
blood group (for blood donor services)
education details
profile information from social sign-ins

We collect this information only when you choose to provide it.

2. Automatically Collected Data

We may collect certain technical data automatically when you visit the Website, such as:

browser type and version
device and operating system
IP address
pages visited and time spent
cookies and usage data

This helps us understand how people use the Website and improve functionality and user experience.

III. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

provide and manage your account and access to features
deliver programs, services, and information you request
operate the blood donor search and request feature
communicate updates, alerts, and responses to inquiries
administer events, camps, scholarships, and activities
improve and personalize our Website and services
comply with legal obligations

We will not sell your personal data to third parties.

IV. Social Sign-In

If you sign in through a third-party service (such as Google or Facebook), we may receive certain profile information that you have authorized with that provider. This typically includes your name, email address, and profile photo.

We use this information to create and manage your DYCN account and improve your experience. We do not receive your login passwords or credentials from third-party providers.

V. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

enable essential site functions
remember preferences
analyze usage patterns

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the Website may not function properly without them.

VI. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We may share your information with:

authorized DYCN staff and volunteers to support services
third-party service providers for email delivery, analytics, and hosting
legal authorities if required by law

We do not share your data with advertisers or unrelated third parties for marketing.

VII. Data Storage and Security

We store your data securely using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

VIII. Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

access the personal data we hold about you
correct or update inaccurate information
request deletion of your data
opt out of non-essential communications

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

IX. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child in violation of this policy, contact us to have it removed.

X. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

XI. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our Website with a revised date. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.