Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Al-Hudah Charity Aid & Foundation ("Al-Hudah", "we", "us") collects, uses, stores and safeguards your personal information when you use our website and donation platform. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide: name, email address, phone number, donation amounts, payment method preferences, and any messages you send us.
1.2 Information collected automatically: usage data such as pages visited, referral source, approximate location, device type, and cookies or similar technologies.
1.3 Donation-linked marketing data: when you choose to appear on our donor wall, your chosen display name and donation amount become publicly visible.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: process and manage your donations; provide receipts and confirmations; manage your donor account; send campaign updates and Zakat reminders (with your consent); comply with legal and regulatory obligations; prevent fraud; and improve our website and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract (such as processing a donation), and our legitimate interests in operating and securing the charity's services. Where required, you may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Payments & Third-Party Processors
We use secure third-party payment providers such as PayPal and Flutterwave to process payments. We do not store your full card details. These providers have their own privacy policies governing your data. When we enable live payments, we may share the minimum data needed to complete your transaction.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to maintain security. We also use a consent banner that records your cookie preferences in your browser. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly without them.
6. Data Retention
We retain donor and account data for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet accounting and legal requirements, and respond to inquiries. Privacy notices and donation records may be retained for the periods required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict processing, and to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@alhudahfoundation.org.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, secure session handling, parameterised database queries, CSRF tokens and rate limiting, to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
9. Data Deletion Request
To request deletion of your personal data, email info@alhudahfoundation.org with the subject "Data Deletion Request". We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and confirm when your data has been removed, subject to any legal retention obligations.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version with its effective date will always appear on this page. Material changes will be communicated where appropriate.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact: info@alhudahfoundation.org or +256 (700) 69 7404.