Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Nourish Tanzania ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Make a donation
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us through our website or by email
- Register for events or volunteer opportunities
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This information is used to improve our website and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Processing donations and issuing tax receipts
- Sending newsletters and program updates (with your consent)
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal obligations (e.g., CRA reporting requirements)
- Communicating about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
- CRA Compliance: As a registered charity, we are required to maintain records and report to the Canada Revenue Agency in accordance with applicable laws.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
In accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial legislation, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for data processing (where consent was given)
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: NourishTanzaniaCA@hotmail.com
- Phone: 709-869-2039
- Address: 108 Main Street, Pilley's Island, NL, A0J 1M0, Canada