Policy for ensuring Privacy

Agbenyo Foundation is committed to safeguarding your privacy

Policy for ensuring Privacy

Agbenyo Foundation is committed to safeguarding your privacy

During the course of our various projects and activities, Agbenyo Foundation frequently gathers and uses personal information from donors, members, volunteers, and others who are involved or interested in our work.

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual, such as your email address, name, title, and address, or financial information. Anyone from whom we collect such information can expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of this information is subject to your consent. 

Agbenyo’s Foundation privacy policy reflects our respect for the information you have entrusted us with. Our commitment is to communicate with you in the most effective and appropriate way possible. We will do our best to honour any limitations you may wish to place on the usage of your personal information. 

Please read the following to understand how your personal information will be treated.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about privacy, please contact us at community@agbenyofoundation.org.

During the course of our various projects and activities, Agbenyo Foundation frequently gathers and uses personal information from donors, members, volunteers, and others who are involved or interested in our work.

Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify or contact a specific individual, such as your email address, name, title, and address, or financial information. Anyone from whom we collect such information can expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of this information is subject to your consent. 

Agbenyo’s Foundation privacy policy reflects our respect for the information you have entrusted us with. Our commitment is to communicate with you in the most effective and appropriate way possible. We will do our best to honour any limitations you may wish to place on the usage of your personal information. 

Please read the following to understand how your personal information will be treated.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about privacy, please contact us at community@agbenyofoundation.org.

Agbenyo Foundation's Privacy Policy Principles

Accountability

– Agbenyo Foundation recognizes that we are responsible for all personal information under our control.

Identifying Purposes

– Agbenyo Foundation recognizes that we are responsible for all personal information under our control.

Individual Access

– Agbenyo Foundation agrees to ensure that upon request an individual will be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and will be given access to that information. An individual will be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.

Openness

– Agbenyo Foundation will make readily available to individuals specific information about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

Safeguards

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information shall be protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of information.

Accuracy

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information under our care be as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.

Consent

– Agbenyo Foundation and those designated or contracted to act for or on our behalf will ensure that the knowledge and consent of the individual are obtained for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.

Limiting Collection

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that the collection of personal information will be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by the organization. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means.

Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information shall not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.

Provide Recourse

– Agbenyo Foundation agrees to ensure that an individual will be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated individual or individuals accountable for the organization’s compliance.

Agbenyo Foundation's Privacy Policy Principles

Accountability

– Agbenyo Foundation recognizes that we are responsible for all personal information under our control.

Identifying Purposes

– Agbenyo Foundation recognizes that we are responsible for all personal information under our control.

Individual Access

– Agbenyo Foundation agrees to ensure that upon request an individual will be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of their personal information and will be given access to that information. An individual will be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.

Openness

– Agbenyo Foundation will make readily available to individuals specific information about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

Safeguards

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information shall be protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of information.

Accuracy

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information under our care be as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.

Consent

– Agbenyo Foundation and those designated or contracted to act for or on our behalf will ensure that the knowledge and consent of the individual are obtained for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.

Limiting Collection

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that the collection of personal information will be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by the organization. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means.

Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention

– Agbenyo Foundation will ensure that personal information shall not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.

Provide Recourse

– Agbenyo Foundation agrees to ensure that an individual will be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated individual or individuals accountable for the organization’s compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Personal Information Does the Agbenyo Foundation Collect?

The Agbenyo Foundation gathers personal details when you sign up to become a member, volunteer, make a donation, subscribe to newsletters, or engage in our activities. This information, submitted by you, can be in verbal, written, or electronic form and is provided with your express or implied consent. Express consent is given explicitly, while implied consent is inferred from your actions or inactions.

We ensure that the purpose of collecting your information is clearly communicated. All forms or materials used by the Agbenyo Foundation to collect information explain the need, purpose, and use of the information in simple terms.

How Does the Agbenyo Foundation Use Your Information?

The information we collect helps us understand your interests and keeps you informed about our activities. It allows us to send newsletters, updates, and appeals for support.

Who Collects This Information?

During public engagement activities or events, the Agbenyo Foundation’s staff, volunteers, or partners may collect your personal details, such as your email address or phone number, if you choose to share them. Rest assured, only those authorized to act on behalf of the Agbenyo Foundation collect and access this information, and we ensure they follow our privacy principles.

Does the Agbenyo Foundation Share My Information?

We generally do not disclose your personal information externally unless we have your permission. When working with third parties or partners, we ensure that privacy protection clauses are included in our agreements to safeguard your information. From time to time, we may collaborate with like-minded organizations to mutually share supporter information, but this only happens with proper safeguards in place.

Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information

When you join the Agbenyo Foundation, you have the option to control how your information is used. For example, you can opt-out of receiving certain communications or request that your information not be shared with other organizations.

Updating or Correcting Your Information

If your personal details change (e.g., a new email address), you can let us know via email or phone, and we will promptly update our records.

How Does the Agbenyo Foundation Protect Your Information?

We take your privacy seriously. Personal data is stored securely, and any sensitive information (such as donations) is processed using industry-standard encryption technologies.

Online Privacy

When visiting our website, your privacy is respected. Any information collected is used solely by the Agbenyo Foundation, unless explicitly stated otherwise. While we provide links to external websites, we encourage you to review their privacy policies, as we are not responsible for how they handle your information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about how the Agbenyo Foundation handles your personal information, please contact us:

community@agbenyofoundation.org

We are here to address your concerns and ensure transparency in how we handle your information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Personal Information Does the Agbenyo Foundation Collect?

The Agbenyo Foundation gathers personal details when you sign up to become a member, volunteer, make a donation, subscribe to newsletters, or engage in our activities. This information, submitted by you, can be in verbal, written, or electronic form and is provided with your express or implied consent. Express consent is given explicitly, while implied consent is inferred from your actions or inactions.

We ensure that the purpose of collecting your information is clearly communicated. All forms or materials used by the Agbenyo Foundation to collect information explain the need, purpose, and use of the information in simple terms.

How Does the Agbenyo Foundation Use Your Information?

The information we collect helps us understand your interests and keeps you informed about our activities. It allows us to send newsletters, updates, and appeals for support.

Who Collects This Information?

During public engagement activities or events, the Agbenyo Foundation’s staff, volunteers, or partners may collect your personal details, such as your email address or phone number, if you choose to share them. Rest assured, only those authorized to act on behalf of the Agbenyo Foundation collect and access this information, and we ensure they follow our privacy principles.

Does the Agbenyo Foundation Share My Information?

We generally do not disclose your personal information externally unless we have your permission. When working with third parties or partners, we ensure that privacy protection clauses are included in our agreements to safeguard your information. From time to time, we may collaborate with like-minded organizations to mutually share supporter information, but this only happens with proper safeguards in place.

Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information

When you join the Agbenyo Foundation, you have the option to control how your information is used. For example, you can opt-out of receiving certain communications or request that your information not be shared with other organizations.

Updating or Correcting Your Information

If your personal details change (e.g., a new email address), you can let us know via email or phone, and we will promptly update our records.

How Does the Agbenyo Foundation Protect Your Information?

We take your privacy seriously. Personal data is stored securely, and any sensitive information (such as donations) is processed using industry-standard encryption technologies.

Online Privacy

When visiting our website, your privacy is respected. Any information collected is used solely by the Agbenyo Foundation, unless explicitly stated otherwise. While we provide links to external websites, we encourage you to review their privacy policies, as we are not responsible for how they handle your information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about how the Agbenyo Foundation handles your personal information, please contact us:

community@agbenyofoundation.org or +1 (203) 300-3895.

We are here to address your concerns and ensure transparency in how we handle your information.