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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Your privacy matters to DHI. This policy describes how we handle your personal information when you use our website and interact with our organization. We are committed to transparency and responsible data stewardship.

1. Introduction

The Diaspora Healthcare Initiative (DHI) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at dhiafrica.com or interact with our organization. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information: • Personal Information: When you fill out a contact form, partnership application, or donation inquiry, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you voluntarily provide. • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

DHI uses the information we collect to: • Respond to your inquiries and communications • Process and acknowledge donations • Send updates about DHI's work, programs, and events (with your consent) • Improve our website and user experience • Comply with legal obligations • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our Site We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances: • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential. • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities. • Organizational Partners: With your consent, we may share your information with partner organizations for the purpose of coordinating healthcare programs in Liberia.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records may be retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and accounting purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information: • The right to access the personal information we hold about you • The right to request correction of inaccurate information • The right to request deletion of your personal information • The right to opt out of marketing communications • The right to data portability To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. DHI is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Diaspora Healthcare Initiative Inc. 4468 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA Email: [email protected] Phone: 470 508 8223