Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02 / 02 / 2025

The Ijele Project ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you access our website ("Website") or engage with our services. By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
When you use our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

a. Subscribe to our newsletter.
b. Contact us via forms or email.
c. Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions.
d. Make donations or purchases (if applicable).
e. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant contact details.

1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information automatically, such as:
a. Your IP address, browser type, and device information.
b. Website usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.
c. Cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience (see Section 5: Cookies & Tracking).

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
✅ Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services.
✅ Respond to inquiries and communicate updates about the Ijele Project.
✅ Send newsletters, promotional materials, and event notifications (with your consent).
✅ Monitor and analyze website traffic for optimization.
✅ Ensure website security and prevent fraud.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information
Your information may be shared in the following circumstances:
🔹 With Trusted Service Providers – We may share your data with third-party vendors who assist with email distribution, payment processing, and website analytics. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality.
🔹 For Legal Reasons – If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Use, or protect our rights.
🔹 With Your Consent – If you request or consent to sharing your information with partners, collaborators, or event organizers.

4. Data Security & Retention
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based platform is 100% secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website performance.

5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand user preferences and improve website functionality.

5.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
a. Remember user preferences and settings.
b. Improve website performance and analytics.
c. Track user behavior to enhance content relevance.
d. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

✅ Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
✅ Opt out of email communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in newsletters.
✅ Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@ijeleproject.org.

7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📩 Email: info@ijeleproject.org.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.