Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 09/08/2025

Fonio Alliance For Resilient Food Systems (“Fonio Alliance”, “we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or participate in our programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, organization, and mailing address.

  • Demographic Information: Gender, location, and other voluntary details you provide.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Program Participation Data: Information you provide when registering for events, volunteering, partnering, or donating.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and requests.

  • To send you updates, newsletters, and event invitations (only if you consent).

  • To process donations, partnerships, or volunteer applications.

  • To improve our website and services through analytics.

  • To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your personal information.

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfil an agreement with you.

  • Legal Obligation: Processing is required by law.

  • Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our organizational activities and operations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information only with:

  • Service providers who assist us in website hosting, payment processing, or communications (bound by confidentiality agreements).

  • Regulatory authorities, where required by law.

  • Partner organizations, only with your consent.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse.

7. Your Rights

Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act (Act 843) and GDPR (if applicable), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Ghana Data Protection Commission or relevant authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tools to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us:

Fonio Alliance For Resilient Food Systems (Fonio Alliance)
📧 Email: [email protected]