Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Website is operated by The Baobab Seed Inc., a nonprofit organization engaged in sustainability and international outreach projects.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact information you provide, such as your name and email address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, making a donation, or contacting us).
• Usage and device information collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps.
• Cookies and similar technologies that help us recognize your browser or device and improve the Website.

3. How We Collect Information

• Directly from you via forms and communications you submit.
• Automatically through server logs, cookies, analytics tools, and your browser or device.
• From third parties (e.g., service providers or publicly available sources) for legitimate purposes such as improving services and preventing fraud.

4. How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our services.
• Respond to inquiries, process donations, manage registrations, and send updates or newsletters (where you have opted in).
• Personalize content and communications based on your interactions.
• Conduct analytics to understand usage and improve performance.
• Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, prevent fraud or misuse, and protect rights and safety.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information:

• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing) who act on our instructions and are bound to protect your data.
• With affiliates or partners where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
• To comply with laws, legal processes, or to protect our rights, safety, users, or the public.
• As part of a reorganization (e.g., merger or asset transfer), where permitted by law and with notice where required.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We and our providers use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, perform analytics, and improve your experience. You may control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take reasonable steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, objection or restriction of processing, consent withdrawal, and data portability. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Links to Other Sites

The Website may contain links to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Material updates may be communicated by additional notice.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: info@baobabseed.org.