The N'Kenge Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit nkengefoundation.org, donate to our mission, or interact with our programs.
1. Information We Collect
Anonymized Usage Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is anonymized and includes information such as browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information does not personally identify you and is used solely to improve our website performance.
Account Information
If you create an account, we collect the personal information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and login credentials.
Donation & Marketing Data
When you make a donation, we collect your email address and payment address.
- Payment Processing:This data is used to process your contribution and maintain records for tax purposes. Payments are handled by our third-party processor (Zeffy); the N'Kenge Foundation does not store full card numbers on its own systems.
- Marketing:We store your email and address to send you updates regarding our foundation's work, upcoming events, and fundraising initiatives.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal frameworks:
- Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or accept non-essential cookies.
- Performance of a Contract: When you make a donation or create an account, we process your data to fulfill that specific transaction or service.
- Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and security, which help us improve our outreach and protect our digital assets.
- Legal Obligation: When we must retain records for tax or regulatory compliance related to donations.
3. Data Retention Period
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Donation Records: Maintained as required by law for financial auditing and tax purposes.
- Marketing Data:Retained until you choose to opt out or "unsubscribe."
- Account Data: Retained as long as your account remains active.
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will delete or anonymize your data once it is no longer needed for its original purpose.
4. Children's Privacy
The N'Kenge Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of minors. Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it from our records. Parents and guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information may contact us using the details below.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or email marketing platforms) who assist us in our operations, under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information if required by law to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or subpoenas.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access / Update: Request a copy of the data we hold about you or correct inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link in our emails.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure; while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The most current version will always be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
N'Kenge Foundation
Email: info@nkengefoundation.org
See also our Terms & Conditions and Accessibility Statement.