ADAAYE ONGD is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, partners, donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. As a non-profit organization dedicated to ethical leadership, education, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and community development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we value transparency, integrity, and accountability in the way we collect and process personal information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Contact us through our website.
Make a donation.
Register for one of our programmes or events.
Apply to become a volunteer or partner.
Subscribe to our newsletters or updates.
Complete online forms.

The information collected may include:

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Organisation name
Country or location
Donation information
Messages or enquiries you submit

We may also collect non-personal information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of website visits

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and requests.
Process donations.
Communicate about our programmes, projects, and initiatives.
Manage partnerships and volunteer applications.
Improve our website and user experience.
Send newsletters and organisational updates where consent has been provided.
Comply with legal obligations.

Donations

If you make a donation through our website, your payment information is securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers. ADAAYE ONGD does not store your banking or card details on its servers.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve website functionality.
Remember visitor preferences.
Analyse website traffic.
Enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain website features may not function correctly.

Sharing of Information

ADAAYE ONGD does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Trusted service providers assisting with website operations.
Payment processing providers.
Government authorities where legally required.
Development partners where authorised or necessary for programme implementation.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:

Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by partners, donors, universities, government institutions, or other organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information.
Withdraw consent where applicable.
Object to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children’s Privacy

Some of our educational and youth development programmes may involve young people. Personal information relating to minors will only be collected and processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and, where necessary, with appropriate parental or guardian consent. ADAAYE ONGD’s programmes focus on leadership development, vocational training, scholarships, mentoring, teacher development, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.

International Data Transfers

As ADAAYE ONGD collaborates with governments, universities, corporations, foundations, and international development partners, certain information may be processed or transferred across borders where appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal obligations, or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us through the details provided on our Contact page.

ADAAYE ONGD is committed to conducting its activities with integrity, accountability, inclusion, excellence, innovation, and sustainable development. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the information you choose to share with us.

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