Privacy Policy

Save For Life Africa Organisation (SFLAO)
Last Updated: March 2026

Save For Life Africa Organisation (SFLAO) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our organisation.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who We Are

Save For Life Africa Organisation (SFLAO) is a charitable initiative supporting vulnerable children and communities through projects focused on education, health, and community development.

For the purposes of data protection law, SFLAO acts as the Data Controllerfor any personal data collected through this website.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your information, please contact us at:

Email: despina.xeni@outlook.com 

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Information you provide to us

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Contact information

• Donation details (where applicable)

• Messages sent through contact forms

• Any information you voluntarily provide

Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Website usage statistics

This helps us improve the website and user experience.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and communications

• Provide updates about SFLAO projects and activities

• Process donations or support requests

• Improve our website and services

• Maintain records for administrative purposes

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only use personal data where we have a lawful basisto do so under UK GDPR.

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4. Donations

If you make a donation through our website, we may collect information necessary to process the donation, such as your name and contact details.

Payments are typically processed through secure third-party payment providers, and SFLAO does not store full payment card details on our systems.

Donation data may be used for:

• Processing and confirming donations

• Maintaining financial records

• Communicating updates about projects supported by donations

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5. How We Protect Your Information

SFLAO takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information and protect it from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

These measures include:

• Secure website hosting

• Encryption and security protocols where appropriate

• Limited access to personal data

While we take reasonable precautions, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. SFLAO is not responsible for electronic devices used by its visitors. 

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6. Sharing Information

SFLAO does not sell or rent personal datato third parties.

We may share information only where necessary, including with:

• Secure payment processors

• Website hosting or technical service providers

• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

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7. International Work

As SFLAO operates projects supporting communities in Africa, some information relating to project administration may be shared with trusted partners involved in delivering charitable activities.

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data when it is handled internationally.

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8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function effectively.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

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9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

Website: https://ico.org.uk

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10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements where applicable. 

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11. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. SFLAO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SFLAO may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or organisational practices.

Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date.

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13. Donation Disclaimer

SFLAO works to support vulnerable children and communities through charitable initiatives, including education, health, and community development projects.

All donations made through the SFLAO website or associated fundraising channels are voluntary contributions intended to support the charitable objectives of the organisation.

While SFLAO endeavours to allocate funds to the projects described on the website (such as water, education, or infrastructure initiatives), donations may be used where they are most needed to support the ongoing work and sustainability of the organisation.

SFLAO is committed to transparency and responsible use of donated funds. Donations are used to support project delivery, community support, operational administration, and the long-term development of charitable programmes.

Donations are non-refundable.