Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GGI International is a community-focused non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Nigeria through sustainable programs, education, healthcare support, and advocacy.

As a non-profit organization, we are committed to transparency and integrity in all that we do — including how we handle the personal information you entrust to us. This policy applies to all information collected through our website, applications, forms, and any related services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and physical address submitted through our contact forms, application forms, or newsletter signup
• Application data — information submitted through our Apply Now or Skills Zone registration forms, including your skills, experience, and location
• Message content — any information you share when contacting us via forms, email, or WhatsApp
• Donation information — if you donate, we may collect your name, email, and payment-related information (payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information — IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs
• Location data — approximate geographic location derived from your IP address

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Social media platforms (when you interact with our pages)
• Email service providers (when you subscribe to our newsletter)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. To provide our services — responding to your enquiries, processing your applications, and delivering programmes you’ve registered for
2. To communicate with you — sending updates, newsletters, and information about our programmes and impact
3. To process donations — managing contributions and providing receipts
4. To improve our website — understanding how visitors use our site so we can make it better
5. To comply with legal obligations — meeting legal, regulatory, and tax requirements
6. To prevent fraud — protecting against misuse, abuse, and unauthorized access

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Email delivery services
• Payment processors
• Website hosting and analytics providers
• Form submission services

These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information when required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the personal safety of our users or the public

4.3 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse usage, and improve our services. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption on our website
• Secure storage of personal data
• Limited access to personal information by our team
• Regular review of our security practices

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your information
• Right to data portability — request transfer of your information to another organization
• Right to object — object to our processing of your personal information
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Some of our programmes may be designed for youth, in which case we collect information only with appropriate parental or guardian consent.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.

We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Post the revised policy on our website
• For material changes, notify you by email (if you have subscribed) or by a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us: