Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Privacy Policy
The Sahel Peace Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who visit our website, support our mission, volunteer, donate, apply for grants, or otherwise engage with our organization.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Organization or employer
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Donation information
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Volunteer inquiries
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Grant application information
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Messages submitted through contact forms
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Event registration information
We only collect information that you voluntarily provide.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect limited technical information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Date and time of visits
This information helps us improve our website and better understand visitor engagement.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Process donations
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Register event participants
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Communicate about Foundation programs and initiatives
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Send newsletters and updates (only when requested)
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Evaluate volunteer opportunities
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Administer grant applications
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Improve website performance
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Maintain organizational records
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Donations
If you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed securely through our third-party payment processor.
The Sahel Peace Foundation does not store full credit card numbers or payment credentials on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of any payment providers used during the donation process.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we may periodically send:
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Foundation news
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Project updates
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Event announcements
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Volunteer opportunities
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Fundraising campaigns
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Remember user preferences
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Analyze website traffic
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Measure website performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar tools to better understand website usage.
These services collect anonymous information regarding website traffic and visitor behavior.
Information Sharing
We may share information only when necessary with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Foundation, including:
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Website hosting providers
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Payment processors
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Email communication platforms
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Event registration services
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Professional advisors
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Government agencies when legally required
These providers are required to protect your information and may use it only for services performed on our behalf.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information.
While no method of internet transmission is completely secure, we continuously work to protect the information entrusted to us.
International Visitors
The Sahel Peace Foundation welcomes visitors from around the world.
By using this website, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.
If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information
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Withdraw consent where applicable
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Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational operations.
The revised policy will become effective when posted on this page, with the updated Effective Date shown above.