Privacy Policy
Children of the Nile Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Donation information — name, email address, and payment details when you make a contribution. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe; we do not store your full credit card number.
- Newsletter subscriptions — email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, and any message content you provide.
- Volunteer / mentor applications — name, email, and any details you share in your application.
How We Use Your Information
- To process your donations and issue receipts.
- To send you newsletter updates (only if you subscribed).
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form messages.
- To improve our website, programs, and outreach.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and process donations (e.g., Stripe for payments, email delivery services). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only use your data as needed to perform services on our behalf.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymized usage data (e.g., pages visited, time on site). This data helps us improve our content and understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures — including encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls — to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. To unsubscribe from our newsletter, use the link at the bottom of any email or contact us directly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.