Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 27, 2026

About this policy

Suudu Baaba Foundation ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website at suudubaabafoundation.org or interact with us in any other way.

Information we collect automatically

We may automatically collect the following information when you visit our Site:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, access times, and pages viewed.
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, the pages you visit, and the actions you take. You can opt out of analytics at any time by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support core site functionality (e.g., maintaining your session when you use the contact form). These are not used for behavioural advertising or third-party tracking.

Information you provide

When you voluntarily submit information to us, we may collect:

• Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, subject, and message. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.
• Volunteer applications: Your name, email, phone number, country of residence, and volunteer type. We use this to contact you about volunteer opportunities.
• Newsletter subscriptions (if offered): Your email address, used only to send updates about our work.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To operate and maintain our website.
2. To respond to your inquiries, volunteer applications, and contact form submissions.
3. To improve our website and user experience through analytics.
4. To send you communications related to the foundation (only if you have subscribed and can unsubscribe at any time).
5. To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our services.

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the legal basis for collecting and using your information depends on what information you provide and the specific context in which you provide it:

• Performance of an agreement: When we process information to respond to your inquiry or volunteer application.
• Legitimate interests: When we process information for analytics and website improvement, as these are in our legitimate interest to provide a better service.
• Consent: For any optional information you provide, such as newsletter subscriptions.

How we share your information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the foundation, its users, or others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.

Data retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. If you request deletion of your information, we will promptly remove it from our active records unless we are legally required to retain it.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request details about the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Restrict processing: Request limitation of processing your data.
• Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Object: Object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@suudubaabafoundation.org.

If you are a resident of the EEA, you also have the right to complain to a supervisory authority. We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.

International transfers

Our website and data are hosted in the United States but served globally. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, including the United States. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other safeguards as required by law to legitimize these transfers where applicable.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as partner organizations, payment providers, or external resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing any information.

Children's privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated date at the top of this page and notify you via the email address we have on file (if applicable). Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: