Welcome to the Center for One Welfare Africa (COWAfrica). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your data when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, or engage with our programs.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and payment details when you donate or sign up as a volunteer.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Voluntary Information: Information you provide in forms, surveys, or communications with us.

We use your information to:

• Process donations and send confirmation emails.
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates (if you’ve opted in).
• Improve our website and services through analytics.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

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

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email communications, or website analytics (e.g., payment gateways).
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect the safety of our organization and users.

All third parties we work with are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes using secure servers, encryption for payment processing, and limiting access to your data within our organization.

However, no online system is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your personal information by keeping your account details confidential.

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic and improve our services.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the revised policy on our website with an updated effective date.

This policy was last updated on April 30, 2025.

Address: Center for One Welfare Africa, Akosombo, Ghana