At Akanne Health (the public brand of Akanne Health and Community Development Initiative), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit our website or interact with our programmes.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.
Information You Provide
This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address (where applicable)
- Messages sent through our contact form
- Volunteer applications
- Partnership enquiries
- Donation information (excluding your payment card details)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referral source
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries.
- Process volunteer and partnership applications.
- Send updates about our activities (where you have given consent).
- Improve our website and educational resources.
- Process donations.
- Maintain the security of our website.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
3. Donations and Payment Information
If you make a donation through our website, your payment will be processed by a trusted third-party payment provider.
We do not store your debit card, credit card, or banking details on our servers.
Please review the privacy policy of the payment provider you use, as their handling of your payment information is governed by their own policies.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may occasionally send you:
- Health education updates
- Outreach announcements
- Volunteer opportunities
- Programme news
- Donation campaigns
- Organisational updates
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve website performance.
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyse visitor behaviour.
- Enhance your browsing experience.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with:
- Trusted service providers who help operate our website.
- Payment processors.
- Email communication platforms.
- Government or regulatory authorities where required by law.
- Professional advisers where necessary.
Any third parties who process information on our behalf are expected to protect your information appropriately.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Request information about how your data is processed.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our educational content is intended for the general public.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us to request its removal.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
Akanne Health and Community Development Initiative (Akanne Health)
Enugu, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +234 XXX XXX XXXX
Educational Disclaimer
I am not a medical doctor. This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
Your Privacy Matters
Thank you for trusting Akanne Health.
We are committed to protecting your information while continuing our mission of providing health education, promoting nutrition, and strengthening communities across Nigeria.