Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • • Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or sign up for our newsletter
  • • Donation information including billing address and payment method details
  • • Volunteer application information including background and skills
  • • Communication preferences and interaction history

Automatically Collected Information

  • • Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
  • • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • • Referral source (how you found our website)

How We Use Your Information

To provide our services: Processing donations, sending receipts, and communicating about our programs

To improve our website: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and functionality

To communicate with you: Sending newsletters, updates about our impact, and responding to inquiries

To ensure security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining the security of our systems

For compliance: Meeting legal requirements for nonprofit organizations and tax reporting

How We Protect Your Information

Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols

Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Secure Payment Processing: We use PCI-compliant payment processors and never store payment card information

Regular Security Audits: Our systems undergo regular security assessments and updates

Staff Training: All team members receive privacy and security training

Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website and process donations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, non-identifying information for research or reporting purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update: You can request access to your personal information and ask us to correct or update it

Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the link in our emails

Data Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements

Cookies: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • • Remember your preferences and improve your experience
  • • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • • Provide relevant content and ensure website security

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

Our services are primarily intended for users in Nigeria. If you are accessing our website from outside Nigeria, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Nigeria, where our servers and central database are located.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@saintlammyfoundation.org

Address: Saintlammy Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria

Phone: +234 XXX XXX XXXX

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.