Privacy Policy

MEWAYZ COMMUNITY IMPACT FOUNDATION ("we," "our," or "the Foundation") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information through our website and our community operations in Uyo, Nigeria.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us through various forms on our website and during field assessments. This includes:

• Personal Identification: Name, phone number, and physical address in Uyo.
• Donation Data: Transaction details when you give via our secure Stripe portal (we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Assessment Data: For beneficiaries, we collect information regarding household size, income levels, and health status to determine eligibility for relief.
• Communication Data: Email addresses provided for our newsletter or enquiry forms.

2. How We Use Information

The Foundation uses the collected data solely for the following purposes:

• To process and acknowledge your financial contributions.
• To vet and verify the eligibility of families requesting assistance.
• To coordinate outreach events and distribution of relief kits.
• To provide donors with impact reports and mission updates.
• To comply with statutory reporting requirements by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

3. Data Sharing & Security

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted partners (such as Stripe for payment processing or local healthcare providers for beneficiary support) strictly for the purpose of fulfilling our mission. All partners are required to maintain the same level of data confidentiality.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. Beneficiary data is stored in a secure, encrypted database accessible only to authorized impact officers.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance the user experience and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymized and used for internal site improvement only. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5. Your Rights

Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request the correction of inaccurate information.
• Request the deletion of your data from our systems.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

6. Contact for Data Concerns

If you have any questions regarding this policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Data Privacy Officer at [email protected] or visit our office at 25th Anniversary Estate, Uyo.