Privacy Policy

Take a Step ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, www.takeastepafrica.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, or engage with us through the Site, we may collect information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we may collect information about your device, browser, IP address, and browsing activity on our Site through cookies and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected in the following ways:

To Process Donations: We use your personal and payment information to process donations and send you receipts or acknowledgments.
To Communicate: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries, send updates, newsletters, and other communications related to Take a Step.
To Improve Our Services: We use automatically collected information to analyze how our Site is used, improve functionality, and ensure the Site remains secure.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us with operations such as payment processing, email distribution, or website analytics. These service providers are required to handle your data securely and are not authorized to use your information for any other purposes.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect the safety and security of the Site, or defend our rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. You can modify your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.

5. Security of Your Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We use various security measures to safeguard the information we collect, including encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You have the right to:

Access, Update, or Delete Your Information: You can request access to or corrections of the personal information we hold about you. In certain circumstances, you can also request that we delete your data, except where we are legally obligated to retain it.
Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. Take a Step is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this page, and your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.