Privacy Policy

Personal Information:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Date of birth and nationality (for volunteer applications)
• Professional background and skills (for volunteer matching)
• Emergency contact information (for program participants)
• Payment information (for donations, processed securely by third parties)

Technical Information:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Website usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Location data (with your consent)

Program-Related Information:

• Volunteer application details and references
• Program participation records and feedback
• Photos and videos (with explicit consent)
• Health and safety information (where necessary)

Program Operations:

• Processing volunteer applications and matching skills to needs
• Coordinating program activities and communications
• Ensuring safety and security of participants
• Providing program updates and impact reports

Communication:

• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending newsletters and program updates (with consent)
• Sharing impact stories and organizational news
• Emergency communications related to programs

Legal and Administrative:

• Complying with legal obligations and reporting requirements
• Maintaining accurate records for audit purposes
• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Protecting against fraud and ensuring security

We DO NOT sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing Occurs Only When:

• You provide explicit consent for specific purposes
• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary for program safety and security
• Working with trusted service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Trusted Partners Include:

• Payment processors for secure donation handling
• Email service providers for communications
• Cloud storage providers for data backup
• Government agencies when legally required

Security Measures:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with regular backups
• Access controls and user authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Staff training on data protection practices

Data Retention:

• Personal data retained only as long as necessary
• Volunteer records kept for 7 years after program completion
• Donation records maintained per legal requirements
• Website analytics data anonymized after 2 years

You Have the Right To:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Receive a copy of your data in portable format
• Object to certain types of data processing

Communication Preferences:

• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Choose frequency of program updates
• Select preferred communication channels
• Unsubscribe from newsletters with one click

To Exercise Your Rights:

Contact us at info@nadupaafricafoundation.org or use the contact information provided below.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Marketing Cookies: Used with your consent for targeted content

Managing Cookies:

• You can control cookies through your browser settings
• Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
• We provide cookie preference controls on our website
• Third-party cookies are governed by respective privacy policies

For Minors (Under 18) Participating in Programs:

• Parental or guardian consent is required
• Additional privacy protections apply
• Limited data collection focused on safety and program needs
• Parents can access and control their child's information