DVC Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website, donation forms, and other online platforms.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Personal Information

When you interact with our website or make a donation, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (via secure third-party payment processors)
• Postal or billing address

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifiable data such as:

• Browser type and device information
• IP address and approximate location
• Website usage analytics (via tools like Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Process and confirm donations
• Provide receipts and acknowledgments
• Communicate about our programs, projects, and updates
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and financial reporting requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share data only with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Mastercard, PayPal) for secure transactions
• Service providers (for hosting, email, analytics) who are bound by confidentiality agreements
• Government authorities if required by law

All partners are required to follow strict data protection and confidentiality standards.

4. Data Security

We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect your information. All online donations are processed through trusted and PCI-DSS-compliant payment gateways (including Mastercard).

Access to personal data is limited to authorized staff members only.

5. Data Retention

We retain donor records and personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Legal and accounting obligations
• Audit and compliance with regulators
• Donor relationship management
• After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal information
• Withdraw consent to receive marketing emails
• Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible)

Requests can be made via: dataprotection@dvc-foundation.org

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions, corrections, or data-related requests:

 Email: privacy@dvc-foundation.org 

Website: https://dvc-foundation.org

Address: Kampala, Uganda