1. Data We Collect

• Identity data: last name, first name, username or similar identifier.
• Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address.
• Financial data: payment details (processed securely by our payment providers — we never store your bank details).
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site.
• Profile data: donation history, preferences and communications.
• Form data: information provided when filling in contact, volunteer, or beneficiary request forms.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Process and manage your online donations.
• Send you donation receipts and thank-you communications.
• Keep you informed about AKOLEWA's programs, events, and impact reports (only with your consent).
• Respond to your contact or volunteer form submissions.
• Improve the performance and security of our website.
• Comply with our legal and accounting obligations.

3. Data Sharing

• Payment service providers (Stripe, PayPal) to process transactions securely.
• Email communication service providers to send newsletters (only with your consent).
• Competent authorities if required by law or a court order.

4. Data Security

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted on the site.
• Restricted access to personal data (only authorized staff).
• Regular security audits of our systems.
• No storage of banking data on our servers.

5. Data Retention

• Donor data: kept for 7 years for accounting and legal obligations.
• Contact form data: kept for 3 years after last contact.
• Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
• Technical logs: kept for 12 months maximum.

6. Your Rights

• Right of access: obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right of rectification: correct any inaccurate information.
• Right of erasure: request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to restriction: request limitation of the processing of your data.
• Right to portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: oppose the use of your data for marketing purposes at any time.

7. Cookies

• Essential cookies: necessary for the site to function properly (session, security).
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics or equivalent).
• Preference cookies: to remember your language and display choices.

8. Protection of Minors

• Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
• We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
• If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.
• Any significant change will be notified to registered users by email.
• The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the date of the most recent revision.

10. Contact — Data Protection Officer

• 📧 contact@ngo-akolewa.org
• 📍 629 Sherman Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701, USA
• 📞 +1 (970) 740-7742