Privacy Policy – Hawassa Child Org
Hawassa Children Organization is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, date of birth, and identification details.
- Financial Information: Donation details, payment transactions, and tax-related records.
- Volunteer & Employment Information: Resumes, background checks, and references.
- Children’s Data: Only collected with legal consent from parents/guardians for program purposes.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited for analytics and security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide education, healthcare, vocational training, and support services.
- Process donations, issue receipts, and maintain donor records.
- Manage volunteer participation and employment applications.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Improve our website, programs, and communication efforts.
3. Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:
- Encryption of sensitive financial and personal data.
- Restricted access to confidential information.
- Compliance with international data protection laws.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Authorized Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help process payments, manage databases, or support our operations.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect the safety of individuals.
- Partner Organizations: Only with explicit consent for collaborative projects.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct or Update Information: Modify any incorrect or outdated details.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or request data deletion.
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
For any privacy-related requests, please contact us at contact@hco.org.et
6. Data Retention Policy
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill our mission, legal obligations, and donor requirements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Children’s Privacy
We take special precautions to protect children’s data. Any information collected about minors is only obtained with parental or legal guardian consent and used solely for program-related purposes.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notifications.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: admin@hco.org.et
📍 Address: Hawassa, Ethiopia
📞 Phone: +251-911-85-1153