Privacy Policy & Cookies

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Aid The Congo DRC Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website. We take the privacy of your information very seriously.

This privacy policy should be read alongside our Terms and Conditions .

Definitions and Interpretation

1. In this privacy policy:
   • Data means all information submitted via the Website.
   • Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
   • GDPR means the UK General Data Protection Regulation.
   • Website means aidthecongodrc.org.uk and all sub-domains.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

3. This policy applies only to actions of Aid The Congo DRC Ltd and Users with respect to this Website.
4. Aid The Congo DRC Ltd acts as the “data controller” under applicable Data Protection Laws.

Data Collected

5. We may collect the following personal information:
   • Name
   • Date of birth
   • Gender
   • Email address
   • Telephone number
   • IP address
   • Browser type and operating system
   • Payment information

How We Collect Data

6. We collect Data:
   • Directly from you;
   • From third-party sources;
   • Automatically through cookies and analytics.

Our Use of Data

10. We may use your Data for:
    • Internal record keeping;
    • Improving our services;
    • Processing donations;
    • Sending communications and marketing materials.
11. We will only process your Data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Who We Share Data With

15. We may share your Data with:
    • Employees and advisors;
    • Payment processors;
    • Service providers;
    • Relevant authorities where legally required.

Keeping Data Secure

16. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your Data.
17. Payment details are encrypted using SSL technology.
18. If you suspect misuse of your Data, please contact us immediately at: info@aidthecongodrc.org.uk

Your Rights

21. You have rights including:
    • Right to access your Data;
    • Right to correct inaccurate Data;
    • Right to erase your Data;
    • Right to object to processing;
    • Right to data portability.
22. You may contact us to exercise your rights at: info@aidthecongodrc.org.uk

Cookies

This Website uses Cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our Website.

Managing Cookies

34. You can enable or disable Cookies through your browser settings.
35. Disabling Cookies may affect some Website functionality.
36. Learn more about cookies at: aboutcookies.org

Changes to this Privacy Policy

42. Aid The Congo DRC Ltd reserves the right to update this policy at any time.
43. Changes will be posted immediately on this Website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Cookies Policy, please contact:

Aid The Congo DRC Ltd
7-8 Sevenways Parade,
Woodford Avenue,
Gants Hill,
Ilford, Essex,
England, IG2 6XH

Email: info@aidthecongodrc.org.uk