Privacy Policy

Introduction

Solidarité Enfants Sans Frontières (SESF) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, volunteer with us, or otherwise interact with our organization.

By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation Information: Payment details, donation history, preferred communication methods
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, background information, references
• Communication Records: Correspondence with our staff, newsletter subscriptions
• Event Participation: Registration details for events, workshops, or conferences

Automatically Collected Information

• Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device information
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To enhance user experience and analyze website performance
• IP Address: For security purposes and geographic analysis of our audience

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Data Protection and Security

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continuously work to protect your personal information and will notify you of any data breaches as required by applicable law.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share your information only in these specific situations:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website, process payments, or send communications (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Safety and Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of SESF, our beneficiaries, or others
• Organizational Changes: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets (with continued privacy protection)

Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the following rights:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.

International Data Transfers

As an international humanitarian organization, we may transfer your personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) for legitimate operational purposes.

When we do transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and adequacy decisions where applicable.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent changes were made.