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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung / GDPR Compliant)

IT4Africa takes data protection seriously and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national laws.

1. Name and Contact of the Controller

IT4Africa – Non-Profit Organization

 Meckelfelder Weg 13 , 21079 Hamburg

Email: contact@it4africa.org

Phone: +491734230476

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

We process personal data when you:

  • Visit our website

  • Contact us via email or contact form

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Make a donation

  • Apply for volunteering or partnership

  • Attend our programs or events

Types of data we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address

  • Donation information (amount, method — no financial details stored)

  • Technical website data (IP address, browser, cookies)

3. Purpose of Processing

We use your data to:

  • Operate and improve our website

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Manage donations and issue receipts

  • Send newsletters and program updates

  • Coordinate volunteer participation

  • Evaluate and improve our projects

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligations

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website usage

You may revoke consent anytime in your browser settings.

See Cookie Policy below for details.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use:

  • Google Analytics / similar analytics tools

  • Email newsletter services

  • Payment processing platforms

  • Cloud hosting providers

Each provider complies with GDPR and protects user data.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data is only shared when required for:

  • Donation processing

  • Legal obligations

  • Hosting or analytics services

8. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU, it is secured by:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Contractual safeguards

9. Data Retention

We store data only as long as necessary for:

  • Legal requirements

  • Program participation

  • Donation documentation (usually 10 years)

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You may request:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction

  • Deletion (right to be forgotten)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Objection to processing

  • Withdrawal of consent

Requests can be sent to: [Email]

You may also file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

11. Data Security

We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption

  • Secure servers

  • Access controls

  • Regular monitoring

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Updates will be posted on this page with a new date.