Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Breathe Life Charity Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, volunteer, or interact with our organization in any way.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Date of birth (for volunteers)
• Payment information for donations (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Emergency contact information (for volunteers)
• Professional background and skills (for volunteers)
• Photographs from events (with consent)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
• Coordinating volunteer activities and events
• Sending newsletters and updates about our work (with consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and ensuring security
• Communication regarding your inquiries or applications

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist with payment processing, email services, and website hosting
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Partner Organizations: With your consent, for collaborative charitable activities
• Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable statistical data for reporting purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security assessments
• PCI DSS compliance for payment processing

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Donation records are kept for 7 years for tax purposes. Volunteer records are maintained for 3 years after last activity.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Nigeria. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.