Last updated: [Add date, e.g. 7 December 2025]
Widows Care (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. Who We Are
Organisation name: Widows Care SL
Website: https://widowscaresl.com
Purpose: Supporting widows and children through emergency shelter, daily care, and community support in Kono District, Sierra Leone.
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle personal data, you may contact us through the details provided on our Contact page.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact or application forms
- Messages or inquiries you send to us
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it for a specific purpose (such as applying for support or volunteering).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only for legitimate and necessary purposes, including to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Process applications, volunteering, or partnership requests
- Communicate updates about our work and projects
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
4. Donations and Payments
Donations made via Swish or bank transfer are processed through external financial services. Widows Care does not store full payment details on its website.
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Access to personal data is limited to authorised individuals only.
6. Sharing of Information
We only share personal data when necessary:
- With trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting or email services)
- When required by law or legal obligation
All third parties are expected to handle data responsibly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the Contact page on our website.