1. Who We Are

Allan Children's Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization based in Uganda, dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children, families, and communities through education, healthcare, and empowerment programs.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process and acknowledge donations and sponsorships
• Communicate with donors, sponsors, and volunteers
• Send receipts, updates, and reports on our projects
• Improve our website, services, and fundraising campaigns
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.

4. Donations and Payment Security

All donations made through our website or approved fundraising platforms are processed securely by trusted third-party payment processors.

We do not store or have access to your full credit/debit card details. All transactions are encrypted and handled in compliance with international payment security standards (PCI DSS).

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share limited personal data only when necessary:

• With service providers or partners who help us operate our programs or process donations (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• When required by law, such as in response to legal requests or government regulations.

We never share or disclose your information for commercial or advertising purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy — such as donation records, communication, and legal obligations.

After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and enable certain features (like remembering preferences).

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without them.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent to receive emails or newsletters
• Object to how your data is being used

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert your email address].

9. Email Communications

We may occasionally send you updates, newsletters, or donation appeals. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting us directly.

10. Protection of Children's Information

We take the privacy of children very seriously. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old without parental or guardian consent.

Information or photos shared on our website or social media about sponsored children are handled in accordance with child protection guidelines and used only for legitimate organizational purposes.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., GoFundMe, Stripe, PayPal). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will take effect immediately upon posting.