Privacy Policy
Our commitment to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
Effective Date: January 1st, 2026
Last Updated: January 1st, 2026
Organization: Friends of DELSUTH Foundation
Friends of DELSUTH Foundation (FoDF), ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or engage with our programs.
This policy is designed to align with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), the US privacy laws, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), where applicable.
1Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it.
A. Personal Information
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Donation amount and transaction details
- Organizational affiliation
- Communication preferences
B. Technical Information
When you use our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and duration
- Referral source
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Where UK or EU data protection laws apply, we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:
- ✓Consent – when you subscribe to communications or voluntarily provide information
- ✓Contractual necessity – when processing a donation or fulfilling a request
- ✓Legal obligation – to comply with financial reporting or regulatory requirements
- ✓Legitimate interests – to improve our services and communicate our mission responsibly
3How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
4International Data Transfers
Because we engage donors and partners globally, your data may be processed outside your country of residence.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Secure third-party data processing agreements
- Encrypted payment systems
5Donation Security
All online payments are processed through secure, encrypted third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive financial data on our servers.
Payment processors are contractually obligated to maintain strong data protection and confidentiality standards.
6Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
[Insert Privacy Contact Email] / friends@delsuthfoundation.orgWe will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve site performance.
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected inadvertently, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
We encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
friends@delsuthfoundation.org