Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At The Little Oasis Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, and the children we serve. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or support our mission in Tanzania.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to process your support or keep you updated on our impact. This may include:

• Personal Identity: Name, email address, and phone number (provided when you donate, volunteer, or sign up for our newsletter).
• Payment Information: Securely processed through our third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
• Technical Data: Your IP address and browsing behavior on our site, collected via cookies to help us improve the user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We believe in the power of collective action, but we value your trust more. We use your data to:

• Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.
• Send you the “Oasis Update” newsletter and campaign reports.
• Review volunteer applications for our programs in Tanzania.
• Ensure the security and integrity of our digital platforms.

Note: We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Protecting the Privacy of Children

The safety of the children in our scholarship and health programs is our highest priority.

• We use pseudonyms or general descriptions in success stories unless explicit consent is provided by guardians.
• We do not share specific locations or contact details of the children in our programs to ensure their ongoing safety and resilience.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to update or correct your information.
• Erasure: Request that we delete your data from our mailing lists.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our WordPress site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site (like the donation form) may require them to function correctly.

7. Changes to This Policy

As we grow and expand our programs, we may update this policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding your privacy or our data practices, please contact our transparency officer:

• Email: info@thelittleoasisfoundation.org

• Address: Africa, Tanzania Arusha Region. Njiro Town