Privacy Policy for Elizabeth Ngozi Igbinovia Foundation for Christ (ENIFFC)

Effective Date: [March 30th, 2025]

  1. Introduction

 Elizabeth Ngozi Igbinovia Foundation for Christ (ENIFFC) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, staff, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada, as applicable. 

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, address, email address, phone number.
  • Donation Information: Donation history, payment details (processed securely by third-party providers), donation preferences.
  • Volunteer Information: Application details, skills, availability, background checks (where applicable and with consent).
  • Beneficiary Information: Information necessary to provide our services, which may include sensitive personal information (e.g., health information, demographic data), collected with consent and in accordance with ethical guidelines.
  • Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on our website, collected through cookies and similar technologies (see section 7).
  • Communication Preferences: Choices regarding receiving newsletters and other communications.
  • Other Information: Any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
  1. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information in various ways, including:

  • Directly from you: When you donate, volunteer, register for events, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in our programs.
  • Through our website: When you interact with our website, including filling out forms or using cookies.
  • From third-party sources: In limited circumstances, we may receive information from third-party fundraising platforms or partners, but only when you have consented to them sharing your information with us.
  • Publicly available sources: In rare cases, we may collect information from publicly available sources for due diligence or outreach purposes.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and provide receipts.
  • To manage volunteer applications and activities.
  • To deliver our programs and services to beneficiaries.
  • To communicate with you about our work, campaigns, events, and fundraising activities (with your consent, where required).
  • To improve our website and services.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • For internal administrative purposes, such as record-keeping and reporting.
  • To personalize your experience with our organization.
  • To conduct research and analysis to improve our programs (using anonymized or pseudonymized data where possible).
  1. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following third parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with fundraising, website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, email marketing, and other services. We ensure these providers have appropriate data protection safeguards in place.
  • Partners: In some cases, we may work with partner organizations to deliver programs or conduct joint initiatives. We will only share information with partners where necessary for these purposes and with appropriate safeguards.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties with your explicit consent.
  • Successors: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.
  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include: 

  • Technical safeguards: Implementing secure servers, encryption, firewalls, and regular security updates.
  • Organizational safeguards: Implementing access controls, staff training on data privacy, and clear data handling procedures.
  • Physical safeguards: Secure storage of physical records (if any).

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. 

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws (particularly the NDPR in Nigeria and PIPEDA in Canada), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You may have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe we have infringed your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in section 11. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

  1. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention periods will depend on the type of information and the purpose of processing. 

  1. Cross-Border Data Transfers

As an organization operating in both Nigeria and Canada, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws. 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.