Mater Angelo Care Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information in compliance with global data protection standards, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use and protect it, your rights under various jurisdictions, and how to contact us for any questions or requests.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, forms, or services, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other data you submit (e.g., program interests).

We automatically collect certain technical information, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies to improve our services and website functionality.

We may also gather aggregated or de‑identified data for analytics and reporting purposes, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our programs, respond to inquiries, and process enrollments or donations.
  • Send administrative communications, such as confirmations, receipts, and updates about your participation or contributions.
  • Distribute newsletters and marketing materials if you have opted in.
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance website performance and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, property, or safety and those of our users.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to distinguish you from other users, enable website functionality, and track usage patterns.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect site performance or features.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Paystack, Mailchimp) under strict confidentiality agreements to process donations, send emails, or host data securely.
  • Government or law enforcement when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Third‑party partners for joint programs only if you consent to such sharing.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Law

  • Access your personal data and obtain copies (Right of Access).
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Right to Rectification).
  • Erase your data under certain conditions (Right to Erasure).
  • Restrict or object to processing (Right to Restrict/Object).
  • Receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format (Right to Data Portability).
  • Withdraw consent at any time for consent‑based processing.

7. Your Rights Under CCPA (California)

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold (Right to Know).
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions (Right to Delete).
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information—though we do not sell personal data for profit (Right to Opt‑Out).
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any rights, submit a request via email to info@materangelocare.org or call our designated toll‑free number. We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within the legally required timeframe.

8. U.S. Federal and State Privacy Laws

We comply with applicable U.S. laws including the Federal Trade Commission Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive practices and various state privacy laws. The U.S. landscape includes a patchwork of state regulations that impose consent and data protection requirements; we strive to meet or exceed these standards in all jurisdictions where we operate.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security reviews.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has provided information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy with a new effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

  • Email: info@materangelocare.org
  • Address: Mater Angelo Care Foundation, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Phone: +234 803 672 8038
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 16, 2026.