Effective Date: January 13, 2026
At MOHAC Africa, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard data as we work on health, education, technology, and entrepreneurship initiatives across Africa to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Information We Collect
We gather personal data only when necessary to deliver our programs and services effectively.
Contact details: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses when you sign up for newsletters, events, volunteer opportunities, or donations.
Demographic data: Age, gender, location, and occupation to understand our beneficiaries, especially youths, students, and businesses, and tailor our impact.
Event and program data: Registration info, attendance records, feedback forms, and photos/videos from workshops or initiatives (with consent).
Donation and financial data: Payment details processed securely via third-party providers for contributions.
Website usage data: IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited through cookies to improve our site (mohacafrica.org).
We collect this data directly from you, automatically via our website, or through partners during field activities in Africa. No sensitive data like health records or political opinions is collected unless explicitly required for a program and with your consent.
How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us solve root causes of Africa’s challenges—what, why, how, and why not—while empowering communities.
To communicate updates on our core causes: health, education, technology, and entrepreneurship.
To manage events, volunteer coordination, and program participation.
To process donations and report on impact aligned with SDGs.
To analyze trends for better initiatives, such as youth skills training or business support.
To comply with legal obligations, like anti-fraud checks or grant reporting.
We never use your data for marketing without permission and limit use to our mission-driven activities.
Legal Basis for Processing
As a non-profit operating in Africa and globally:
Consent where you opt-in (e.g., newsletters).
Contractual necessity for program delivery or donations.
Legitimate interests in improving services, ensuring security, or SDG-aligned reporting.
Legal requirements under laws like Nigeria’s NDPR, GDPR for EU contacts, or similar African data protection acts.
Sharing Your Information
We share data sparingly and only with trusted parties:
Service providers (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp, payment processors like Paystack) bound by strict contracts.
Partners in health, education, tech, or entrepreneurship projects, with anonymization where possible.
Authorities if required by law, such as for audits or child protection.
No data is sold or shared for profit. International transfers (e.g., to non-African servers) use safeguards like standard contractual clauses.
Data Security
We protect your information with:
Encryption for data in transit and at rest.
Access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits.
Staff training on data handling, aligned with UN data protection principles.
While no system is foolproof, we report breaches promptly and mitigate risks.
Your Rights
You have control over your data. Contact us to:
Access, correct, or update your information.
Request deletion (subject to legal retention needs, e.g., 7 years for financial records).
Object to or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent anytime.
Lodge complaints with regulators like Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission.
Requests are free and handled within 30 days. For EU users, GDPR rights apply fully; for others, equivalent local rights.
Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies for functionality and analytics (Google Analytics, anonymized). Manage preferences via browser settings or our cookie banner. No tracking for ads.
Children’s Privacy
Our work supports youths and students, but we do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent. Parents can request removal.
Data Retention
We keep data only as long as needed:
Program data: Duration of involvement plus 5 years.
Donations: 7 years post-transaction.
Inactive contacts: Deleted after 2 years of no engagement, unless consented otherwise.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy to reflect operations or laws. Changes post here with the new effective date. Continued use means acceptance.
Contact Us
Questions? Reach the Data Protection Officer at:
MOHAC Africa
Email: privacy@mohacafrica.org
Address: 16, Amodu Ojikutu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: +234 916 041 1615
