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Data Usage Terms For Donors

At Lex Initiative, we are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws, we outline how we use, protect, and store your personal data:

  1. Data Collection: We collect personal information, including your name, contact details, and donation history, when you make a donation. We only collect data necessary for processing donations, contacting you, and fulfilling legal obligations related to your donation.
  2. Purpose of Use: Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
    • Processing and confirming donations
    • Issuing tax receipts (if applicable)
    • Sending updates on the impact of your donations
    • Contacting you for fundraising, newsletters, and other communications (with your consent)
  3. Data Security: We take robust measures to protect your personal data through encryption, secure systems, and restricted access. We follow industry-standard practices to ensure your data is safe from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
  4. Retention: Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law (e.g., for financial record-keeping). After this period, your data will be securely deleted.
  5. Your Rights: You have the following rights under the GDPR:
    • Access: You can request a copy of your data at any time.
    • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
    • Restriction of Processing: You can request us to limit the use of your data.
    • Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
    • Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
  6. Sharing with Third Parties: We do not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or when processing your donation (e.g., payment processors). We ensure any third parties handling your data comply with GDPR and protect your information.
  7. Cookies and Tracking: We may use cookies to improve user experience on our website. You have the option to accept or decline cookies. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
  8. Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications such as newsletters or fundraising requests at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided in our communications or contacting us directly.
  9. Data Protection Officer: If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at +234 (0) 811 618 0399.

For more information about how we process and protect your data, please review our full Privacy Policy.