Privacy Policy
1. Introduction Welcome to the website of the Afaha Akpan Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: We may collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details (for donations).
Non-Personal Information: We collect data automatically through cookies, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns.
3. How We Collect Information
Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, make donations, or contact us.
Automatically: Through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our website.
4. How We Use Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations.
- To send newsletters, updates, or other communications.
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
5. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
Service providers, such as payment processors, who help us operate our website and services.
Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Donations and Payments We process online donations through GiveWP, a trusted third-party platform. When you make a donation, your payment details (such as credit card or bank account information) are securely handled by GiveWP and its payment processors. The Foundation does not store sensitive payment information. For more details on how GiveWP handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy.
7. Data Storage and Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather information about website usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly without them.
9. User Rights You have the right to:
Access and update your personal information.
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.
– Opt out of receiving marketing communications.
– Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
10. Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request deletion.
11. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to the Privacy Policy The Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Legal Basis for Data Processing For users in jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), we process personal data based on your consent, our legitimate interests, or as required to fulfill legal obligations.
14. International Users If you are accessing our website from outside our primary jurisdiction, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
15. Contact Information For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Afaha Akpan Foundation
Email: afahaakpanfoundation@gmail.com
Phone: (850) 261-3232
Address: 225 N. Pace Blvd (Suite 432), Pensacola, FL 32505
