This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information of visitors and users of our services. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of data to provide and improve our services. This may include: • Personal Information: Such as name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when you sign up, complete forms, or communicate with us. • Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including pages viewed, links clicked, and other behavioral data. • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your usage and preferences. • Third-Party Data: We may receive information from trusted partners, payment processors, or social media platforms if you connect your account or sign in through them.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data to: • Provide and maintain our services. • Personalize your experience and improve our offerings. • Communicate updates, marketing materials, and important information. • Analyze usage patterns to enhance site performance and user experience. • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We may share your personal information only in the following circumstances: • With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing) under strict confidentiality agreements. • When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to respond to a valid request by public authorities. • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or third parties. • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the receiving party’s agreement to respect your personal data in a manner consistent with this policy.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and enhance your experience. We may use: • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functionality of the site. • Analytics Cookies: To track usage metrics and understand user behavior. • Advertising Cookies: To display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: • Access, correct, or update your personal data. • Request deletion or restriction of processing of your data. • Object to processing or withdraw consent (where applicable). • Receive your data in a portable format. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. We will respond to legitimate requests within the timeframe required by law.
6. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state or country, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your data in such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We securely dispose of or anonymize data once it is no longer needed.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of significant modifications through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicate your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: Email: privacy@consciouscongolese.org Address: 123 Congo Street, Kinshasa, DRC Phone: +243 123 456 789