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Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1.
Who We Are
Thea Goretti Care Foundation (TGCFG) is a registered non-governmental organisation under Nigerian law. Our registered address is in Nigeria. We operate the website tgcfg.org and related digital platforms. In this Privacy Policy, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to TGCFG.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our programs.
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Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you fill out contact forms, sign up for our newsletter, or apply to volunteer.
- Donation information when you contribute financially — including name, email, amount, and payment method details (processed securely by our payment provider).
- Program application data when you apply to participate in TGCFG programs (age, education, location, and other relevant background information).
- Communications — when you email or message us, we retain a record of that correspondence.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and browser type when you visit our website.
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs (via analytics tools).
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide information about our work.
- To process donations and send donation receipts.
- To manage volunteer applications and program participation.
- To send our newsletter and program updates (only with your consent).
- To improve our website and services through analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations under Nigerian and applicable international law.
- To report impact to donors in aggregate, anonymised form.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties, and we will never use it for commercial advertising purposes.
4.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share information with:
- Payment processors — to securely handle donations (they operate under their own privacy policies).
- Email service providers — to send newsletters and communications you have opted into.
- Analytics providers — to understand website usage (data is anonymised where possible).
- Regulatory authorities — where required by Nigerian law or international legal obligations.
- Partner organisations — only where you have consented, and only to the extent necessary to deliver a program you are participating in.
5.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption on all web pages.
- Secure, access-controlled storage of personal data.
- Limited staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular reviews of our data handling practices.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security.
6.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure — to request deletion of your data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue holding it.
- Objection — to object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Withdrawal of consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
7.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your experience. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function (cannot be disabled).
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site (you may opt out).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
This policy was last updated in December 2025. We may update it periodically — material changes will be communicated via the website.