Effective Date: March 1st, 2024

Organic Farming Advisory Organization (OFAO) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected from individuals, donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how OFAO collects, uses, and safeguards personal information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the laws of South Sudan.

1. Information Collection:
OFAO may collect personal information including but not limited to names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details voluntarily provided by individuals through our website, email communications, registration forms, surveys, or other means. Additionally, we may collect information automatically when individuals interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.

2. Use of Information:
OFAO may use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
– To communicate with individuals regarding OFAO’s programs, events, and activities.
– To process donations, volunteer applications, or other forms of support.
– To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests for information.
– To improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.
– To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
OFAO may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers, affiliates, or partners who assist us in conducting our operations, providing services, or managing our website. We may also disclose personal information when required by law, to protect the rights, property, or safety of OFAO, its employees, or others.

4. Data Security:
OFAO implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention:
OFAO retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights:
Individuals have the right to access, update, or request deletion of their personal information held by OFAO. To exercise these rights or for any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@ofao.org.ss.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
OFAO reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised policy on our website with the updated effective date.

By interacting with OFAO or providing personal information to us, individuals consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Organic Farming Advisory Organization (OFAO)
Location: Yei, South Sudan
Email: info@ofao.org.ss