1. Overview

Speakers for Africa, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Conifer, Colorado, USA (EIN: 93-1552982).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information obtained through our website (https://www.speakersforafrica.org) and related digital platforms.
We comply with the U.S. Privacy Act, GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and Google Ads and Analytics policies.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a. Information You Provide

• Contact information: name, email, phone number, address.

• Donations: payment details (processed securely by PayPal or Wix Payments).

• Volunteer or contact forms: background information you choose to share.

• Email subscriptions: confirmation of opt-in preferences.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we collect limited technical data through cookies and analytics, including:

• IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs.

• Aggregate demographic or interest data (Google Analytics).

3. Use of Information

We use this information to:

• Process donations and issue tax receipts.

• Communicate project updates and organizational news.

• Respond to inquiries and manage volunteer participation.

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Comply with legal, tax, and audit requirements.

We never sell or rent personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and essential functionality.

a. Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies: enable core site features (checkout, forms).

• Analytics cookies: collect anonymous data for performance tracking (Google Analytics).

• Advertising cookies: used for Google Ads remarketing and campaign optimization.

b. Managing Cookies

Visitors can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
For more details on cookies, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

c. Google Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads conversion tracking. These tools may collect anonymous identifiers to measure ad performance. You can opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EU and EEA visitors, we process personal data under these legal bases:

• Consent: you have voluntarily provided information (e.g., signing up or donating).

• Legal obligation: necessary for compliance with nonprofit and tax regulations.

• Legitimate interest: to communicate updates and measure engagement.

6. Data Retention

We retain donor and contact information only as long as necessary for our mission and legal requirements.
Donor transaction data is kept securely for seven years per IRS and accounting standards.

7. Data Security

All data is stored on encrypted, access-controlled systems.

• The site uses SSL encryption (HTTPS).

• Payment details are handled directly by PayPal or Wix Payments; we do not store full credit card numbers.

• Access is limited to authorized personnel who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

8. Sharing of Information

We may share limited personal data with:

• Service providers (Wix, PayPal, Google) strictly for processing payments, analytics, or communications.

• Legal authorities if required by law.

We never sell or lease personal data to third parties.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your data.

• Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information.

• Withdraw consent for email or marketing communications.

• File a complaint with your local data authority if you believe your rights were violated.

To exercise these rights, email info@speakersforafrica.com.

10. Email Communications

By subscribing or submitting a form, you consent to receive emails related to Speakers for Africa’s projects and campaigns.
You can unsubscribe anytime via the link in any message or by emailing info@speakersforafrica.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Our primary servers are located in the United States. If you access this site from another country, your information may be transferred and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
Any images or videos involving minors are used only with verified consent from parents, legal guardians, or school administrators, in accordance with our Media & Child Protection Policy.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect organizational or legal changes.
The “Last updated” date above will always indicate the most current version.

14. Contact Us

Speakers for Africa, Inc.
26379 Pleasant Park Rd.
Conifer, Colorado 80433 USA
Email: info@speakersforafrica.com
Website: https://www.speakersforafrica.org

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