Effective Date: September 2025
Last Updated: September 2025
Abby Cares Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of everyone who visits our website, supports our work, or benefits from our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
By using our website, donating, volunteering, or participating in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in different ways, including when you visit our website, contact us, donate, or register for programs. Information may include:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and date of birth.
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Contact Information: Details provided through our website forms, emails, or calls.
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Donation Information: Billing details, transaction records, and payment method (processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors; we do not store credit/debit card numbers).
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Volunteer/Program Information: Information you provide when applying to volunteer or participate in our programs.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and usage data when you interact with our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
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Provide healthcare, outreach, and support services.
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Process donations, issue receipts, and maintain accurate donor records.
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Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
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Communicate updates, newsletters, campaigns, and opportunities to support our work.
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Improve our website functionality and user experience.
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Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless required by law or with your consent.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data with:
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Trusted Service Providers: Third-party vendors who support our operations, such as IT services, payment processors, and email providers.
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose necessary information.
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Partnerships: In some cases, we may share data with partner organizations to deliver healthcare and outreach services more effectively, always under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate technical, administrative, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.
5. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies allow us to:
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Remember your preferences.
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Improve site performance.
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Analyze traffic and usage trends.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Your Rights
Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual restrictions).
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Opt out of receiving communications from us at any time.
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Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal data without consent, we will delete such information promptly.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Abby Cares Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Abby Cares Foundation Headquarters
No. 2 Old Market Road, beside Access Bank, Off Ogoja Road, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
📞 Phone: (+234) 0810 904 2959 | (+234) 0906 387 9727
📧 Email: service@abbycaresfoundation.com
🌐 Contact Form: https://abbycaresfoundation.org/contact/
