Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01-07-2025

Introduction

The Hajiya Hadiza Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a registered non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact and inspiring hope for widows, orphans, the less privileged, vulnerable individuals, and persons with disabilities in Nigeria.

We are dedicated to protecting the privacy of everyone we serve, including our beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, partners, and website users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us online or offline.

Our Commitment

In line with our mission to empower women, aged men, youth, and widows; educate children; and uplift persons with disabilities, we ensure that all personal information collected is handled with integrity, confidentiality, and respect.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Information: Full name, gender, date of birth, ID numbers (if applicable)
  • Contact Details: Address, phone number, email address
  • Beneficiary Information: Age, health status (where relevant for support), economic situation
  • Donor and Volunteer Information: Name, contact details, donation history, areas of interest
  • Digital Information: IP addresses, browser type, and usage data when you use our website

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Deliver programs and services to our beneficiaries
  • Communicate with donors, partners, and volunteers
  • Process donations and provide acknowledgments
  • Monitor and evaluate project impact
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Improve our outreach and engagement efforts

 

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., IT, payment processing)
  • Government or regulatory bodies, only when legally required
  • Our staff and volunteers, under strict confidentiality agreements

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate organizational and technical measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Secure physical and electronic storage
  • Access controls and confidentiality agreements
  • Data encryption and password protection

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete data
  • Withdraw consent for us to use your data (where applicable)
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and operational constraints

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or guardian. Where we support children through our programs, we take extra precautions to ensure their data is protected.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the law, or our programs. Any significant updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

The Hajiya Hadiza Foundation
Suit C2, UYK Hexahub, Area 11, Plot 1077A, Balanga Crescent, off Uke St, Garki, Abuja.

Email: info@hajiyahadizafoundation.org
Phone: +2348077222197

At The Hajiya Hadiza Foundation, your trust is important to us. We are committed to maintaining your privacy as we work together to build a brighter future for Nigeria’s most vulnerable.