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Privacy Policy for Mandla's Foundation

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mandla's Foundation ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, program participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.mandla-foundation.ca) or participate in our community programs.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website and organization, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you make a donation, contact us, register to volunteer, or sign up for programs (such as the Digital Access Program for Chromebook/instrument loans or the Yearly Christmas Gift Program), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.

  • Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect standard browsing data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and site navigation behavior to help us improve the functionality of our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to support our mission of empowering youth and building stronger communities. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Process and acknowledge charitable donations.

  • Facilitate and manage our core programs (e.g., verifying eligibility for Chromebook loans, organizing educational assistance, and coordinating Cameroon initiatives).

  • Communicate with you regarding inquiries, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events like Mandla Day.

  • Send periodic updates and newsletters (you may opt-out at any time).

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations for charitable organizations.

4. How We Share Your Information

Mandla's Foundation respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing secure payments, or sending email communications.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

  • Granting & Funding Partners: We may share anonymized, aggregated data with funding partners, such as the Government of Canada’s Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and The Africa Centre, strictly for program reporting and impact evaluation.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Protection of Minors

Given our focus on youth empowerment, mental health, and education, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of children and youth. Any personal information collected from minors (e.g., for Youth Social Activism programs or Mentorship) is done with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Your Rights

As a user, donor, or program participant, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to our legal obligation to retain certain records, such as donation tax receipts).

  • Opt-out of marketing communications and newsletters at any time.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites or social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Mandla's Foundation

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