Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how CARA collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Our Commitment
CARA is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website and services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you interact with CARA, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information you provide when applying to become a giver, partner, or when contacting us.
Usage Information
We collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources to help us improve our services.
Communication Data
When you contact us via email, forms, or other communication channels, we retain records of these communications to provide better service and support.
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
We use your information to provide our services, process applications, respond to inquiries, and communicate about our programs and initiatives.
Program Improvement
Your information helps us understand our community needs and improve our programs to better serve African communities.
Communications
We may use your contact information to send you updates about our work, program impacts, and opportunities to get involved (you can opt out at any time).
Information Sharing
Limited Sharing
CARA does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share information when necessary to provide our services or comply with legal requirements.
Partner Organizations
We may share relevant information with trusted partner organizations when collaborating on programs, but only with your consent or when necessary for program delivery.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of CARA, our community, or others.
Data Security
Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Access Controls
Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their job functions and are committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
Your Rights
Access and Correction
You have the right to access, correct, or update your personal information. Contact us if you need to review or modify your information.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
Data Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate business needs.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
CARA
Email: privacy@caraafrica.org
Address: Accra, Ghana
We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.