Last Updated: January 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Global Volunteers for Africa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.globalvolunteersforafrica.org (the “Site”) or engage with our services as a donor, volunteer, partner, or supporter. Please read this policy carefully.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically.
A. Personal Information You Provide:
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Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, nationality.
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Application & Profile Data: CV/resume, skills, qualifications, volunteer preferences, references, passport information (for program placement), emergency contact details.
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Financial Data: Donation history, payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers).
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Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails and inquiry forms.
B. Automatically Collected Information:
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring website addresses.
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Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance site functionality and analyze web traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for purposes including:
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To process and manage your volunteer application, donation, sponsorship, or partnership inquiry.
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To communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates (you may opt-out of marketing at any time).
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To improve our website, services, and volunteer experience.
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To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety and security of our volunteers and operations.
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To process transactions and send administrative notices (e.g., donation receipts).
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:
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With trusted local community partners in Africa to facilitate and ensure the safety of your volunteer placement (e.g., host organizations).
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With service providers who assist our operations (e.g., payment processors, email services, cloud hosting), under strict confidentiality agreements.
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If required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our organization, volunteers, or others.
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In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with notice to you.
5. Data Security & International Transfer
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. As we operate in and transfer data to/from various countries (including within Africa), your data may be processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
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Opt-out of marketing communications.
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Object to or restrict certain data processing.
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Data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@globalvolunteersforafrica.org.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to other websites (e.g., payment gateways). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Global Volunteers for Africa
info@globalvolunteersforafrica.org
+254 716 896 511