Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how IVOIRE FOUNDATION ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information obtained through our website (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner. By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal Information: Information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any information you submit through forms or communications.
  • Donation and Payment Information: If you make a donation, payments may be processed by third-party payment processors. We may receive limited information about the transaction (e.g., donation amount, date, and confirmation), but we do not store full payment card details unless explicitly stated.
  • Usage and Device Information: Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to support Website functionality, improve user experience, and analyze Website performance.

2. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Website and related services;
  • Respond to inquiries, requests, or communications;
  • Process and acknowledge donations and provide receipts or confirmations as required;
  • Send administrative or service-related messages (e.g., policy updates, security notices);
  • Improve our Website, content, and outreach efforts;
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security incidents, or misuse of the Website;
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
Where required by law, we process personal information based on one or more legal grounds, including your consent, our legitimate interests (such as operating and improving the Website), the performance of a contract or requested service, and compliance with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as necessary in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing), subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of IVOIRE FOUNDATION, our visitors, or others.
  • Business or Organizational Changes: In the event of a reorganization, merger, dissolution, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate safeguards.

5. Cookies and Analytics
Cookies may be used to ensure the Website functions properly and to understand how visitors use the Website. Depending on your location, you may have the ability to manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or a cookie banner (if implemented). Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features and functionality.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., accounting, tax, or regulatory requirements). When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, de-identify, or securely dispose of it in accordance with applicable law.

8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing, and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. In certain jurisdictions, you may also have the right to object to processing and/or request data portability. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests, as permitted or required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers
If you access the Website from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. Where required by applicable law, we take steps to implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Changes become effective when posted on this page unless otherwise stated. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice of material changes.

12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact IVOIRE FOUNDATION via the contact information provided on the Website.