Privacy Policy for Festus Okpara Charity and Empowerment Foundation
Last updated: 6th of October 2024
At Festus Okpara Charity and Empowerment Foundation, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Donate: We collect information like your name, email address, and phone number.
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Your name and email address are collected for communication purposes.
- Register for events or programs: Personal information may include contact details, demographic data, and preferences related to the events or services.
- Contact us: When you reach out via contact forms, we collect your name, email, and the message content.
- Interact with our website: We may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Processing donations: Includes confirming your donations, sending receipts, and handling any donation-related queries.
- To communicate with you: We send newsletters, updates, and event announcements if you’ve opted into our mailing list.
- To improve our website: We analyze user activity and behavior to enhance the user experience and the functionality of our website.
- To respond to inquiries: We use the contact information to answer your questions or concerns.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may process your data as by law.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us process donations, send communications, or manage the website. They are bound by confidentiality agreements and can only use your information for the services they provide.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect the safety of our users, the public, or the organization.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure payment gateways, to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to collect information about your activities on our site.
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the functioning of our website.
- Analytical cookies: They help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting anonymous data.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
- Right to opt-out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the contact information provided below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, contact us at:
Address: NO.22, IMO CRESCENT, AREA 1, GARKI, ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA
Email Address: contact@focef.org
Phone Number: +234-90996-53599, +234-80357-57908
This privacy policy ensures transparency in how the charity handles personal data, making users feel more secure when interacting with the site.