Gap Bridger’s Africa (GABA) values the privacy of its website visitors, donors, volunteers, and partners. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and store your data. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your privacy.
By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to improve your experience and better serve our mission.
- Personal Information: When you sign up for newsletters, donate, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details for donations.
- Non-Personal Information: This includes technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device used to access our website. This helps us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and provide tailored content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track website activity. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, provide updates on our programs, and inform you of upcoming events and campaigns.
- Donation Processing: To securely process donations and provide receipts or confirmation emails. We do not store full payment details once a donation is processed.
- Volunteer Management: To register, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers.
- Improve Website Experience: To monitor user behavior and improve website functionality, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience.
- Legal and Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards regarding data protection and privacy.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email delivery services) to facilitate our operations. These providers are required to adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as responding to court orders, legal processes, or government requests.
4. Data Security
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and other protective measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Data Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request to update or correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gapbridgersafrica.org.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will securely dispose of your data, except where retention is legally required.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through our site.
8. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are not designed or intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us, and we will promptly remove it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
- Email: info@gapbridgersafrica.org