1. Introduction

Country's Young Economic Drivers ("CYED", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2011 (Act No. 5 of 2012) and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our organisation, visit our website at cyedlesotho.org, or engage with our political activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Contact Information:

• Full name

• National identity number (when required for membership or verification)

• Telephone numbers

• Email address

• Physical address

Membership Information:

• Party membership details

• Volunteer activities

• Event attendance records

• Areas of interest and policy preferences

Donation Information:

• Donation amounts and payment details

• Transaction records

Communication Records:

• Records of correspondence with CYED

• Responses to surveys or feedback forms

• Event registrations

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• Membership registration forms

• Volunteer sign-up forms

• Event registration and attendance

• Donation processing

• Website contact forms

• Email and telephone communications

• Social media interactions

4. Purpose of Processing

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• To manage party membership and maintain membership records

• To communicate with members, volunteers, and supporters

• To organise and coordinate events, rallies, and campaigns

• To process donations and maintain financial records

• To respond to enquiries and requests for information

• To send political updates, newsletters, and campaign materials (with your consent)

• To comply with legal obligations, including electoral laws

• To improve our services and engagement with the public

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent (such as when you sign up for membership or newsletters)

• Contractual necessity (to provide membership benefits)

• Legal obligations (such as electoral reporting requirements)

• Legitimate interests (such as political campaigning and democratic participation)

6. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information with:

• CYED volunteers and officials on a need-to-know basis for party activities

• Service providers who assist with website hosting, email communications, or payment processing

• Electoral authorities when required by law

• Legal authorities when required by law or court order
  
  

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with other political parties or organisations without your explicit consent.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure storage systems for physical and electronic records

• Access controls limiting access to authorised personnel only

• Password protection for electronic systems

• Regular review of security practices

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain your membership or engagement with CYED

• Comply with legal requirements, including financial and electoral record-keeping

• Fulfil the purposes for which the information was collected

Membership records are typically retained whilst you are an active member. Financial records are retained in accordance with legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2011, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

• Object to processing of your information

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

10. Political Communications

If you have consented to receive political communications, campaign updates, or newsletters, you may opt out at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails

• Contacting us directly

• Informing party officials at events

11. Children's Privacy

Whilst we welcome the involvement of young people in democratic participation, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent where required by law.

12. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated date. Continued engagement with CYED after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Country's Young Economic Drivers (CYED)
Email: info@cyedlesotho.org (update with actual contact email if different) Website: cyedlesotho.org

15. Data Protection Commission

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you may contact:

Data Protection Commission Kingdom of Lesotho

(Note: The Data Protection Commission contact details will be updated when the Commission is formally appointed and operational.)