Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

At Tabitha Home, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, programs, and services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or engage with our services, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details (when you donate, sponsor, or fill out a form).

  • Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, and cookies to improve user experience.

  • Sensitive Information: Documents submitted through volunteer applications or sponsorship forms (handled securely and confidentially).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for purposes including:

  • Processing donations, sponsorships, and recurring payments.

  • Responding to inquiries submitted via our Contact or Volunteer Forms.

  • Sharing updates, newsletters, and stories about our programs (with your consent).

  • Managing events, volunteer participation, and sponsorship records.

  • Improving website performance and user experience.

  • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

Your trust is important to us. We employ a combination of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted through our website.

  • Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only.

  • Regular website security updates, firewalls, and malware protection.

  • Data backups to ensure information is not lost.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share limited data in these situations:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors: Paystack, PayPal) who assist us in delivering services securely.

  • When required by law or government authorities.

  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Tabitha Home, our staff, children, or supporters.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience (e.g., remembering preferences).

  • Track website traffic and improve performance through analytics.

  • Support social media integration and sharing.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Your Rights

As a website user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Update or correct your personal information.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

  • Opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional communications at any time.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, or maintain sponsorship/volunteer records.

8. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children is at the heart of our mission. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to read their policies when you visit them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

📍 Address: No 97, Adebiyi Street, Joyce B Rd, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
📧 Email: info@tabithahome.org
📞 Phone: +2349061751817

At Tabitha Home, your trust fuels our mission. Thank you for partnering with us to build a safe, transparent, and hopeful future for children.