Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Privacy. Building Your Trust.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Privacy

At African Sahara Charity Foundation (ASCF), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.

Whether you are a donor, volunteer, healthcare partner, government representative, beneficiary, or website visitor, we believe your information should be handled with transparency, integrity, and the highest standards of security.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us deliver our programs and serve our community responsibly. The categories below describe the types of information we may collect.

Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization or Institution
  • Country

Donation Information

We may collect:

  • Donation amount
  • Donation date
  • Payment confirmation
  • Tax receipt information

Payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment providers. ASCF does not store complete credit card information on its own servers.

Volunteer & Partner Information

We may collect:

  • Professional background
  • Skills and qualifications
  • Organization details
  • Project interests
  • Communication history

Website Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Approximate geographic region
  • Cookies and analytics data

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to advance our charitable mission, communicate with our community, and operate responsibly.

Supporting Our Mission

Managing healthcare, education, and humanitarian programs.

Communicating With You

Providing updates, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, and project information.

Processing Donations

Issuing tax receipts, acknowledgements, and financial reporting.

Protecting Our Organization

Maintaining website security, preventing fraud, and complying with applicable laws.

3. When We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Information may only be shared:

  • With trusted service providers
  • With payment processors
  • When required by law
  • To protect the Foundation's legal rights
  • With your consent

4. Data Security

Protecting your information is one of our highest priorities.

ASCF uses appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Access controls
  • Regular software updates
  • Limited administrative access

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Analyze website traffic

Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Visitors may have the right to:

  • Access their information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw marketing consent
  • Request copies of their personal information

We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Children's Privacy

ASCF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.

8. International Visitors

Because ASCF operates internationally, information may be processed in the United States or other countries where programs operate.

Appropriate safeguards are implemented whenever personal information is transferred internationally.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

The latest version will always display the current Effective Date.

10. Contact Us

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

Mailing Address African Sahara Charity Foundation
10301 Grosvenor Place, Unit 1903
Rockville, Maryland 20852
United States
Website www.as-cf.org
Privacy Inquiries privacy@as-cf.org
General Inquiries info@as-cf.org