1. Information We Collect

• Submissions:We collect the policy solution text, challenge area, and any optional contact information you provide.
• Voting:We record your votes to ensure integrity, typically linking votes to an anonymous session ID or a non-identifying user hash.
• Technical Data:We collect standard server logs, which may include your IP address, browser type, and time of access, for security and site maintenance.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Policy Development:Your submission text is the core data used to formulate policy briefs.
• Transparency:Policy briefs published to stakeholders will acknowledge the source of the idea (e.g., "From Youth Solutions Platform") but will **not publicly disclose your optional contact information** unless you grant explicit, separate permission.
• Communication:We may use optional contact information only to seek clarification on a winning policy idea.
• Security:Technical data is used to monitor site traffic, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. Your submission ideas may be shared with the following parties:

• Government Stakeholders: Relevant Ministries, County Governments, and Parliamentary Committees (only the content of the policy brief, not your personal contact details).
• Research Partners:Think tanks and academic partners for validation and analysis (under strict non-disclosure agreements regarding personal identifiers).

4. Data Retention and Security

• Retention: Submission content and policy briefs are retained indefinitely as part of the public policy record. Technical logs are retained for a shorter period, typically 90 days.
• Security: We use industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS and secure database configuration (Supabase), to protect the data under our control.