Privacy Policy
How Give A Chance Sierra Leone collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information.
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
Introduction
Give A Chance Sierra Leone ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with Give A Chance Sierra Leone. This includes:
- Donor Information: Name, email address, billing details, and donation history when you make a contribution.
- Sponsorship Details: Information provided when sponsoring a child, including contact preferences and communication history.
- Volunteer Applications: Personal background, skills, and availability shared through our volunteer form.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Your email address when you register for updates.
- Contact Inquiries: Name, email, and message content submitted through our contact form.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations, and provide tax receipts where applicable.
- To coordinate child sponsorship programs and facilitate sponsor communications.
- To manage volunteer applications and placements.
- To send newsletters, impact reports, and updates about our programs.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested information.
- To improve our website, services, and outreach effectiveness.
Data Protection & Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, restricted internal access, and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.
Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our charity work, provided they agree to keep it confidential. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our beneficiaries, or others.
Children's Privacy
While our mission serves children in Sierra Leone, our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Give A Chance Sierra Leone
23 Lucy Brewa Street, Simbo Town, Bo City, Sierra Leone
Phone: +232 76 602 265
Email: info@giveachancesl.org