Privacy Statement

We are Africa Strives Foundation, a non-profit that provides help for women, children, and the disabled in Liberia, West Africa. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or donate to support our cause.

What information do we collect?

When you visit our website, we may collect some non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and the pages you view on our website. We use this information to improve our website performance, functionality, and user experience.

When you donate to us, we may collect some personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information. We use this information to process your donation, send you a receipt and a thank-you note, communicate with you about our activities and updates, and comply with our legal and financial obligations.

We do not collect any sensitive personal information, such as your social security number, health information, or political opinions.

How do we collect your information?

We collect your non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, using cookies and other similar technologies. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us recognize you and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.

We collect your personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you fill out a donation form, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us through our website. You can choose not to provide us with your personal information, but you may not be able to access some services or features of our website, such as making a donation or receiving our updates on specific projects.

How do we use your information?

We use your information for the following purposes:

· To process your donation and provide you with a receipt and a thank-you note.

· To communicate with you about our activities, updates, and opportunities to support our cause.

· To improve our website performance, functionality, and user experience.

· To comply with our legal and financial obligations, such as reporting to tax authorities and auditors.

· To protect our rights and interests, such as preventing fraud, resolving disputes, and enforcing our policies.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties, except as required by law or with your consent. We may use third-party service providers, such as payment processors, web hosts, email providers, and analytics tools, to help us operate our website and deliver our services. We only share your information with these service providers to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions, and we require them to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

How do we protect your information?

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. We use secure encryption, firewalls, passwords, and other technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for keeping your password and other login details confidential and for notifying us of any suspected breach or unauthorized use of your account.

How long do we keep your information?

We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, or as required by law. We may retain some of your information for longer periods for archival, statistical, or historical purposes, or to comply with our legal and financial obligations. We will delete or anonymize your information when we no longer need it, or when you request us to do so.

What are your rights and choices?

You have the following rights and choices regarding your information:

· You can access, review, update, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at africastrives@gmail.com

· You can opt out of receiving our communications, such as newsletters, emails, or texts, by clicking the unsubscribe link in the message, or by contacting us at africastrives@gmail.com

· You can change your cookie settings in your browser or use a browser plugin or extension to block or delete cookies.

· You can contact us at africastrives@gmail.com if you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, or if you want to exercise your rights or choices.

How do we update our privacy statement?

We may update our privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, laws, or regulations. We will post the updated version on our website and indicate the date of revision. We encourage you to review our privacy statement periodically to stay informed of how we handle your information. Your continued use of our website or services after we post the updated version constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

How to contact us?

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback about our privacy statement or our privacy practices,
please contact us at:

Africa Strives Foundation africastrives@gmail.com

This privacy statement was last updated on Jan 20, 2024