Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Sadaqah Jāriyah Global Impact Foundation ("the Foundation", "we", "our", or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who visit our website, communicate with us, submit enquiries, apply to volunteer, propose projects, make donations, or engage with our activities.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and manage personal information obtained through our website and other communication channels.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
By using our website or voluntarily providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Foundation, we may collect different categories of personal information.
These may include:
Personal Identification Information
Full name.
Contact address.
Country and location.
Other identification details where reasonably necessary.
Contact Information
Email address.
Telephone number.
Other communication details you voluntarily provide.
Application and Enquiry Information
When you submit a volunteer application, project proposal, partnership enquiry, grant enquiry, or other communication, we may collect information relevant to your submission.
This may include your professional background, skills, qualifications, organizational details, project information, and other relevant details you choose to provide.
Donation and Financial Information
Where you make or enquire about a donation, we may receive information necessary to identify, acknowledge, record, and administer the contribution.
This may include your name, contact details, transaction reference, payment confirmation, and relevant donation information.
We do not request or require you to send your bank passwords, card PINs, or other confidential banking security credentials to us.
Technical Information
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform or other service providers.
This may include your device type, browser information, IP address, and general website usage information, depending on the platform's settings and features.
3. How We Collect Information
We may collect personal information through:
Forms submitted through our website, including volunteer applications and project proposals.
Emails and other direct communications.
Telephone conversations and other enquiries.
Donation and payment-related communications.
Partnership, grant, and sponsorship enquiries.
Other interactions with the Foundation.
Technical information collected through our website platform and its service providers.
We aim to collect only information that is relevant and reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is requested.
4. How We Use Your Information
Personal information may be used for the following purposes:
Responding to Enquiries
To respond to questions, provide requested information, and communicate with individuals and organizations interested in our activities.
Volunteer Management
To receive, review, assess, and manage volunteer applications and communicate with applicants.
Project Assessment and Verification
To review project proposals, assess identified community needs, communicate with proposers, and carry out appropriate verification and assessment activities.
Donation Administration
To record contributions, acknowledge donations where appropriate, respond to donation-related enquiries, and maintain relevant financial records.
Partnerships and Grants
To assess potential collaborations, review grant opportunities, communicate with interested organizations, and manage relevant arrangements.
Organizational Administration
To maintain appropriate records, manage our operations, improve our services, and fulfill applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Website Improvement and Security
To understand how our website is used, maintain its functionality, and help protect it against unauthorized access, misuse, or security threats.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing Information
We process personal information only where an appropriate lawful basis applies under relevant data protection laws.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
Consent: Where you voluntarily agree to the collection and use of your information for a specified purpose.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is reasonably necessary for legitimate organizational activities and does not override your rights and interests.
Legal Obligations: Where we are required to collect, retain, or disclose certain information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to take steps towards or fulfill an agreement or arrangement involving you.
Where consent is the applicable lawful basis, you may withdraw it, subject to applicable legal requirements and any other lawful basis that may permit continued processing.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We respect the confidentiality of personal information and do not sell personal information to third parties.
However, in certain circumstances, we may share relevant information with:
Authorized Foundation Personnel
Relevant members of our Board, management, departments, employees, or authorized volunteers who require the information to perform their assigned responsibilities.
Service Providers
Third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, online forms, document storage, communication, administration, and other necessary services.
Project and Verification Partners
Where necessary, relevant information may be shared with authorized individuals or organizations involved in assessing, verifying, or implementing a proposed charitable initiative.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
Where disclosure is required by applicable law, lawful requests, court orders, or regulatory obligations.
We aim to ensure that any sharing of personal information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
7. Third-Party Services and External Websites
Our website may use third-party services and platforms to support its operation and activities.
For example, online forms, document storage, website hosting, and other digital services may be provided by external organizations.
These providers may process certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.
Our website may also contain links to external websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external platforms before submitting personal information through them.
8. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies through the website platform or other integrated services.
These technologies may support website functionality, security, preferences, and certain technical or analytical activities.
The use of cookies and similar technologies may depend on the services and settings enabled on our website.
You may be able to manage certain cookies through your browser settings or available platform controls. Restricting some cookies may affect certain website features.
9. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable organizational and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.
Access to personal information is intended to be limited to authorized individuals who require it for legitimate organizational responsibilities.
However, no method of electronic storage, internet transmission, or digital communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We therefore encourage visitors to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information online.
10. How Long We Retain Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including administrative, operational, legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
The applicable retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
When information is no longer required, we will take appropriate steps to securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal obligations.
11. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable laws and relevant conditions, you may have the right to:
Be Informed: Know how and why your personal information is being collected and used.
Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information where applicable.
Restriction: Request that certain processing activities be restricted.
Object: Object to certain uses of your personal information.
Data Portability: Request a copy of certain personal information in a suitable format where applicable.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
Lodge a Complaint: Submit a complaint to the relevant data protection authority where you believe your rights have been violated.
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and limitations.
12. Children's Privacy
Our website and general charitable activities are not intended to encourage children to provide personal information without appropriate supervision.
Where information relating to a child is required for a legitimate charitable activity, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the collection and processing are handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements, including any necessary parental or guardian involvement and consent.
We do not knowingly seek to collect unnecessary personal information from children.
13. International Transfers of Information
Some third-party digital service providers may store or process information on servers located outside Nigeria.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection requirements and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may review and update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website features, operational procedures, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updated version will be published on this page, together with its revised update date.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to remain informed about how their personal information is handled.
15. Contact Us About Privacy Matters
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact us through our general enquiries channel.
Email: Contact@SadaqahJariyahGlobalImpact.org
You may also visit our Contact Us page for further contact information.
Where you submit a privacy-related request, please provide sufficient information to help us understand and respond to your enquiry.
16. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We recognize that the trust of our supporters, volunteers, partners, donors, and the wider community is important to our work.
We are committed to treating personal information with care, maintaining appropriate safeguards, and handling information responsibly as we pursue our charitable mission.
Thank you for visiting Sadaqah Jāriyah Global Impact Foundation.