1. Introduction

LEAD Community Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with our website and our services.

By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information and non-personal information depending on your interaction with the Website.

A. Personal Information

This includes data that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Location (City/State)
• Messages submitted through contact forms
• Donation details (excluding card/bank information)
• Information provided when registering for programs, newsletters, or events
• Mental health preferences or topics of interest (voluntarily provided)

B. Sensitive Information (Mental-Health Related)

We DO NOT request or store clinical mental health records.
However, users may voluntarily submit information such as:
• Personal experiences
• Challenges or concerns
• Areas where they seek support

These submissions are treated with strict confidentiality.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Duration of visit
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 9)

D. Payment Information

If donations or payments are made:
• We do not store credit/debit card details
• Payments are processed securely through verified third-party gateways (e.g., Paystack, Flutterwave.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:
• To provide and improve our services
• To respond to inquiries, messages, or support requests
• To send updates, newsletters, and relevant mental health content
• To manage donations and generate receipts
• To administer programs, webinars, or events
• To ensure Website security and analytics
• To comply with Nigerian legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your personal information for profiling, discrimination, or targeted harm.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Nigeria + International Standards)

Although Nigeria does not yet have a fully enforced federal data protection law, we follow:
• NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation)
• Global best practices (GDPR-style principles)

We process data based on:
• Your consent
• Our legitimate organizational interests
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Performance of services requested by you

5. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously.
We use:
• Secure servers
• Encryption where applicable
• Access control
• Regular security audits

We do our best to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain organizational records

You may request deletion of your data (see Section 10).

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do NOT sell or rent your personal information.

We may share data only when necessary:
• With trusted service providers (email services, payment gateways, analytics tools)
• With regulatory authorities when legally required
• To protect the rights and safety of users and the Foundation

All third-party providers are required to follow strict privacy and security standards.

8. Donations and Financial Transactions

For donations:
• Payments are handled by secure third-party processors
• We receive only transaction details needed for records
• We do not store card numbers, PINs, CVV, or bank login information

Receipts may be automatically issued after successful donations.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies to:
• Improve user experience
• Remember preferences
• Analyze traffic
• Improve website functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Types of cookies used may include:
• Essential cookies
• Analytics cookies
• Functional cookies

We do not use cookies for intrusive tracking.

10. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:
• Request access to your data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent
• Opt-out of email newsletters
• Request limitations on certain uses of your data

To exercise these rights, email us at:
[Insert Email Address]

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for individuals 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.
If we learn that data from a minor has been collected without permission, we will delete it promptly.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for:
• Their content
• Their privacy practices
• Their security

Users should review the privacy policies of external sites before interacting with them.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When we do, the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

Continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data requests, contact:

LEAD Community Foundation
Email: Leadproject8@gmail.com
Phone: +234 703 242 3926
Address: Lagos State, Nigeria
Website: Leadcommunityfoundation.org