Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28th July, 2026

Last Updated: 28th July, 2026

Patrick Otuya Foundation (“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 [Insert Website URL] (the “Site”) or participate in our community programs, donation initiatives, and services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our Site, sign up for our programs, make a donation, or contact us.

A. Personal Data You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
  • Donation & Financial Data: Payment card details, billing address, or bank transaction details processed securely via our third-party payment processors. (We do not store full payment details on our servers).
  • Program Registration Data: Details submitted when enrolling a child or senior in our care, mentorship, or feeding initiatives, or when signing up as a volunteer.
  • Communications: Any messages, feedback, or inquiries submitted through our contact forms or email.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, our web servers may automatically record information, including:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site.
  • Device information and location data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to carry out our core mission and manage our operations, specifically to:

  • Facilitate community initiatives, youth mentorship, and senior care services.
  • Process online donations and issue receipts.
  • Communicate program updates, newsletters, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests.
  • Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following conditions:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who perform services for us (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, web hosting). These providers are obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our foundation, our beneficiaries, or others.
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific outreach or storytelling purposes (e.g., sharing beneficiary success stories, where explicit permission has been granted).

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. However, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage system is 100% secure.

5. Children’s Privacy

Protecting the privacy of young people is central to our work. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 online without explicit parent or legal guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can remove the data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access & Update: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or ask us to update incorrect details.
  • Delete: Request that we erase your personal data from our systems.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as payment gateways, partner networks, or social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational or legal practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Patrick Otuya Foundation

Email: info@patrickotuyafoundation.org

Phone: (+234) 808-591-6851

Address: Abuja, Nigeria