Privacy Policy

Your Privacy and Data Protection

Effective Date: December 28, 2025

West African Poor Children Educational Fund, Inc. ("WAPCEF," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or engage with our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation or sponsorship information
  • Messages submitted through contact forms

b. Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected information such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information helps us improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process donations and fundraising contributions
  • Respond to inquiries and communications
  • Provide updates about programs, impact, or campaigns
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Meet legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through the website may be processed by third-party payment providers. WAPCEF does not store full payment card details. Payment processors handle your information according to their own privacy policies.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of WAPCEF or others

All partners are required to handle information responsibly.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site traffic
  • Understand visitor behavior
  • Improve content and usability

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

WAPCEF does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Any information shared about children through our programs is handled responsibly and ethically.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent for communications

Requests can be sent to: wapcefinc@gmail.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact:

West African Poor Children Educational Fund, Inc. (WAPCEF)
Email: wapcefinc@gmail.com