Privacy Policy

Last Edited 12 April 2025

Thank you for visiting fondationlorriskassongo.org, the official website of the Lorris Kassongo Foundation. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, request support, or purchase merchandise.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Lorris Kassongo Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting vulnerable communities, particularly orphans and single mothers. Our website, located at https://fondationlorriskassongo.org, allows users to engage with our programs, donate, volunteer, book appointments, and purchase branded merchandise.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

a. Personal Information

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Postal or Billing Address
Payment Information (processed via secure third parties)
Donation History
Appointment or Volunteer Application Details

b. Technical Information

IP Address
Browser Type and Version
Time Zone and Language Preferences
Operating System and Device Type
Website Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time on site)

c. Transaction & Purchase Data

Product selections
Order history
Shipping and delivery details (fulfilled by Printify)

d. Cookies and Tracking

Session cookies
Preference cookies
Analytics and performance cookies
Marketing and retargeting cookies

More information can be found in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information to:

Process donations and purchases
Fulfill merchandise orders via Printify
Communicate with you regarding your support or inquiries
Respond to volunteer applications and appointment requests
Manage our programs and events
Send newsletters, updates, or fundraising appeals (with consent)
Improve our website performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements

4. Use of Third-Party Services

We work with reputable third-party service providers who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations.

a. Printify

We use Printify to fulfill merchandise orders made through our online shop. Printify handles:

Product printing
Packaging and order fulfillment
Shipping and delivery

Printify may collect customer information necessary for completing the order (e.g., name, shipping address). Their data practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy.

b. Other Third Parties

We may share limited data with:

Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
Email communication platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Volunteer management tools

Each provider is vetted to comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & UK Compliance)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent – When you voluntarily submit your data or opt in to communications
Contract – To fulfill orders, donations, or volunteer arrangements
Legal Obligation – For compliance with laws and regulations
Legitimate Interest – To improve our services and communicate with our supporters

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Financial record-keeping (e.g., for donations)
Program administration
Legal and reporting obligations

Data may be retained longer if required for tax, audit, or legal compliance.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., UK, EU, California), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access and receive a copy of your data
Right to rectify inaccuracies
Right to delete personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict or object to data processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of your rights, please visit our Contact Page.

8. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

Analyze website traffic and performance
Remember your preferences
Facilitate login and donation functionality
Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that a child has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in your region.

Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data in compliance with applicable regulations.

11. Security Measures

We employ reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data, including:

SSL encryption
Secure payment gateways
Role-based access control
Data minimization and encryption protocols

No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we do our utmost to ensure your information is protected.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, Printify). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, laws, or best practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please visit our official Contact Page.