1. What Information We Collect

Collins Legacy Foundation collects information to provide, improve, and personalize our services. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and donation history when you donate, volunteer, or contact us.
Authentication Data: Login credentials and session information through Supabase authentication.
Payment Information: Payment method details processed securely through Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, or Flutterwave. We do not store full credit card numbers.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, and interactions tracked through Google Analytics 4, Mixpanel, and Google Tag Manager.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
Email Communications: Email addresses and communication preferences for newsletters and updates.
Volunteer & Program Data: Application information, volunteer hours, program participation, and impact metrics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: Processing donations, volunteer applications, event registrations, and providing access to our programs and resources.

Communication: Sending donation receipts, volunteer confirmations, newsletters, and updates about our programs and impact.

Analytics & Improvement: Understanding how you use our site to improve user experience, measure campaign effectiveness, and optimize our services.

Fraud Prevention: Protecting against fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access through Stripe and Cloudflare security measures.

Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations, responding to lawful requests, and maintaining records for NGO regulatory requirements in Tanzania.

Marketing: With your consent, sending promotional content about campaigns, events, and ways to get involved.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.

Cookie Categories:

Necessary: Required for site functionality, security, and payment processing. Always enabled.
Analytics: Help us understand user behavior and site performance (Google Analytics, Mixpanel).
Marketing: Enable targeted advertising and campaign tracking (Google Tag Manager, Mailchimp).
Preferences: Remember your settings like language and theme preferences.

For detailed information about all cookies we use, please visit our Cookie Policy.

4. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

For California Residents (CCPA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request that we do not sell your personal information.

Collins Legacy Foundation does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, we may share information with service providers (payment processors, email providers, analytics platforms) who assist us in operating our website and conducting our mission.

If you wish to opt out of data sharing or have questions about your rights under CCPA, please contact us at info@collinsllegacyfoundation.org.

5. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU Residents):

Right to access your personal data
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to delete personal information collected from you
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

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

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary by data type:

Donation Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and regulatory compliance.
Volunteer Information: Retained for 3 years after last activity.
Email Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual session data deleted after 26 months.
Consent Records: Stored in your browser's localStorage until you clear cookies or withdraw consent.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Contact Us

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

Collins Legacy Foundation

Email: info@collinsllegacyfoundation.org

Location: Mwanza, Tanzania

Registration: NGO Reg No: 00NGO/R/9635

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of our site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.