At Benin Zangbeto, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Donation Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when making a donation on our website. Your trust is important to us, and we take every measure to safeguard your privacy.

By making a donation to Benin Zangbeto, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. Please read it carefully to understand how your information will be handled.

Information We Collect

When you make a donation to Benin Zangbeto, we collect the following information:

1. Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number. This information is required to process your donation and provide you with a receipt.
2. Payment Information: For monetary donations, we collect payment information, such as credit/debit card details or PayPal account information. This information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors (Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your payment details on our servers.
3. Donation Information: We collect information about the amount and frequency of your donation, as well as any preferences you may have regarding how your donation is used (e.g., one-time donation or recurring).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect from your donation for the following purposes:

1. Processing Donations: Your personal and payment information is used to process and complete your donation securely through our payment gateways (Stripe or PayPal).
2. Issuing Tax Receipts: We use your email address and other personal information to issue electronic tax receipts for your donation, where applicable by law. Tax receipts will be sent to the email address you provided during the donation process.
3. Communication: We may contact you to confirm your donation, provide receipts, or send you updates related to your support of Benin Zangbeto. If you opt-in, we may also send you information about our programs, events, and fundraising efforts. You may choose to opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
4. Improving Our Services: Your information helps us understand our donor base and improve the services we offer. This may include using donation trends and preferences to enhance the content we provide or our outreach efforts.

How We Protect Your Information

At Benin Zangbeto, we take your privacy seriously and use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and payment information:

1. Encryption: All transactions on our website are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology, which ensures that your personal and payment information is securely transmitted.
2. Third-Party Payment Processors: We use reputable payment processors like Stripe and PayPal, which are fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). These platforms securely handle your payment details, and we do not store sensitive financial information on our systems.
3. Access Controls: We limit access to your personal information to only those employees or contractors who need it to process donations or perform specific services for our organization.
4. Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to ensure that your information is kept safe and that we are adhering to privacy best practices.

Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties, except for the following:

1. Payment Processors: When you make a donation, your payment information is processed through Stripe or PayPal. These third-party payment processors handle your financial information securely and according to their own privacy policies.
2. Legal Requirements: If required by law, or in response to a subpoena, legal request, or government inquiry, we may disclose your personal information to authorities.
3. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us run our operations, such as email marketing platforms or website analytics tools. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which we’ve shared it.

Opting Out of Communications

As a donor, you may receive occasional communications from us regarding your donation, our programs, or other initiatives. You can opt out of marketing emails or communications at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
• Contacting us directly at [insert contact email address] with your request to stop receiving further communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve the user experience, track website usage, and gather analytics. These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our site and make improvements accordingly. If you prefer not to have cookies stored on your device, you can adjust your browser settings to block cookies, but this may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can withdraw consent for us to use your personal data for marketing purposes at any time.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights or have questions about your data, please contact us at [insert contact email address].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Donation Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we update this policy, the revised version will be posted on our website, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or the information we collect, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

• Email: contact@beninzangbeto.com

Thank you for your trust and support. We are committed to keeping your personal information safe and ensuring that your donation experience is secure and rewarding.