Halima Abbey Foundation (HAF)
Last Updated: 29th July 20205
At Halima Abbey Foundation (HAF), we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the data you share with us, in line with data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What information do we collect?
When you interact with HAF, we may collect and store the following types of personal information:
Full name
Email address(es)
Telephone number(s)
Address/location information
Date of birth (where relevant)
Donation or participation details
Communication preferences
Any other information you voluntarily provide during our interactions
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless necessary and only with your explicit consent.
How do we collect information?
We collect your information in several ways, including when you:
Contact us via our website, social media, email, or phone
Register for our programs, events, or newsletters
Submit a donation, petition, or volunteer application
Participate in surveys, campaigns, or other engagements
Interact with content on our site (e.g. forms, comments)
We may also receive information from trusted third parties, but only if you have given them consent to share it with us.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience, track usage patterns, and enhance functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We will only use your data for purposes that are consistent with your expectations, including to:
Communicate updates on our programs, campaigns, and impact
Process donations or event registrations
Respond to inquiries and feedback
Improve our website and digital services
Ensure compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.
GDPR Compliance Statement
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to access – You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification – You can correct or update your information.
Right to erasure – You can request that we delete your personal data.
Right to restrict processing – You can limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability – You can request to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object – You can object to certain uses of your data, such as direct marketing.
To exercise these rights or make a GDPR-related inquiry, please email us at [info@halimaabbeyfoundation.com].
Confidentiality and Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites not managed by HAF. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies independently.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. You may request deletion of your information at any time.
Data Security
We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Making a Complaint
If you have concerns about how we’ve handled your data, you may contact us at:
📧 info@halimaabbeyfoundation.com
📍 Or via the contact form on https://halimaabbeyfoundation.com
We aim to respond to complaints within 15 working days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant data protection authority in your region.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of our website and services signifies your agreement to the terms.