African Linked Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency, integrity, and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, become a member, donate, or engage with our programs.
We may collect the following types of information:
When you fill out forms, apply for membership, donate, or contact us, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Organization / role
Billing and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
Professional background (for Brain Trust or program applications)
Automatically collected data may include:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referral sources
This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
We use collected information to:
Process memberships, donations, and transactions
Communicate program updates, newsletters, and impact reports
Manage Sister Cities, Brain Trust, and trade platform participation
Respond to inquiries and partnership requests
Improve our website, services, and outreach
Ensure legal, regulatory, and nonprofit compliance
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
All financial transactions are processed through secure third-party platforms such as:
Stripe
PayPal
GiveWP / WooCommerce payment gateways
African Linked Foundation does not store full credit or debit card details on its servers.
If you create a membership account:
Your data is used only for member access, communications, and engagement
You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure
You may request account updates or deletion at any time
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyze site traffic and performance
Remember user preferences
Improve content relevance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may be affected.
Our website may include embedded content such as:
YouTube videos
Interactive maps
External publications or tools
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external platforms.
We may share information only:
With trusted service providers for operational purposes
To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of African Linked Foundation
All partners are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption
Firewall and malware protection
Restricted access controls
While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your data.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for communications
Request a copy of stored information
Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.
African Linked Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly removed.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
African Linked Foundation
📧 Email: [mrscphall4@gmail.com]
🌐 Website: [your-domain.com]