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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for STREET CHILD ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION (SCAF)
Effective Date: [1st, January 2026]

 

1. Introduction

Street Child Advancement Foundation [SCAF] is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

 

 

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth, gender, photographs.
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
  • Financial Data: Donation history, bank details, payment information.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, website usage data.
  • Communications Data: Emails, correspondence, survey responses.
  • Special Category Data: Only where strictly necessary and with explicit consent (e.g., health data for beneficiary programs).

 

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions (donation forms, volunteer sign-ups, event registrations).
  • Automated technologies (website cookies, analytics tools).
  • Third parties (payment processors, fundraising platforms).
  • Publicly available sources.

 

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts.
  • Managing volunteer and beneficiary records.
  • Communicating updates, events, and appeals.
  • Improving our services and website.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

 

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the NDPA, we process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent.
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., donation processing).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention).
  • Legal or regulatory obligations.

 

 

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

  • Trusted service providers (payment processors, email services).
  • Regulatory or governmental authorities when required by law.
  • Partner charities with your consent for collaborative projects.

 

 

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure, in line with NDPA requirements.

 

 

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or as required by Nigerian law.

 

 

9. Your Rights Under Nigerian Law

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Object to processing.
  • Request data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

 

 

10. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure adequate protection as stipulated by the NDPA.

 

 

11. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

 

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

 

 

13. Contact Us

For any questions or to exercise your data rights, contact:
Street Child Advancement Foundation [SCAF]
 [Address]
 charis@onescaf.org
 [Phone]