Privacy Policy for the Advocacy for War Against Corruption Initiative (AWACI)
At the Advocacy for War Against Corruption Initiative (AWACI), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Please read this policy carefully to understand how your personal data will be handled. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., donation, contact us, report a complaint), we may collect your full name, email address, phone number, and any other personal information you provide.
- Technical Data: We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, location, and browsing behavior on our website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us remember your preferences and improve functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To Process Donations and Payments: Your personal and payment information will be used to process your donations or other transactions on the platform.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, and responses to inquiries or complaints.
- To Improve Our Services: We may use the information to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and optimize our platform’s functionality.
- For Legal and Administrative Purposes: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information and ensure it is treated securely. These measures include:
- Encryption: Sensitive information, such as payment data, is encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
- Access Control: We restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
- Regular Security Audits: We regularly review our security practices to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in processing payments, hosting services, email delivery, or analytics.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to law enforcement agencies or other authorities if required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or as required for any services that you request.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
- Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
8. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will be effective immediately upon posting. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please feel free to contact us at:
- Email: support@awaci.org
- Phone: + (234) 8033 75 1952
Thank you for trusting us with your information. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and providing a safe online experience.