Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Important Notice for AMJAD
This Privacy Policy is a working draft and contains placeholder language. Before publishing, AMJAD should have this policy reviewed by a qualified legal professional familiar with applicable privacy laws in the United States (including state-level laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act where relevant) and Sierra Leone. Do not publish this policy as final legal documentation without that review.
Allied Movement for Justice and Development ("AMJAD", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of everyone who visits our website or engages with our programs. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website. We do not collect personal information passively without your knowledge, except as described in the cookies and analytics section below.
Contact Forms
When you submit a general inquiry through our Contact Us page, we collect your full name, email address, the subject of your inquiry, and the message you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Volunteer Applications
When you submit a volunteer application, we collect your name, email address, country of residence, availability, areas of interest, relevant skills, and any additional information you choose to share. This information is used to evaluate and manage volunteer opportunities.
Partnership Inquiries
When you submit a partnership inquiry, we collect your organization name, contact name, email address, areas of partnership interest, and your message. This information is used to explore and manage potential collaborations.
Donations
When you make a donation through our website, payment processing is handled by our third-party payment processor (Stripe). We receive confirmation of your donation, including the amount and your contact details where provided, but we do not store your full payment card information on our servers.
Newsletter and Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt in to receive updates, we collect your name and email address to send you information about AMJAD's programs, events, and news. You may unsubscribe at any time.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
Responding to Inquiries
We use your contact information to respond to questions, requests, and messages you send us through our website.
Managing Volunteer and Partnership Applications
We use application information to review, process, and follow up on volunteer and partnership submissions, and to match individuals and organizations with appropriate opportunities.
Processing Donations
We use donation information to process contributions, issue acknowledgment receipts, and maintain accurate financial records.
Communicating with Supporters
With your consent, we use your contact information to send newsletters, program updates, event announcements, and other communications about AMJAD's work. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
Improving Our Website
We use aggregated, non-identifiable analytics data to understand how visitors use our website and to improve its content and functionality.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
Contact and Inquiry Records
Information submitted through contact forms is retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond to your inquiry and maintain a record of our communications. Records are reviewed periodically and deleted when no longer needed.
Volunteer and Partnership Records
Application information is retained for the duration of your engagement with AMJAD and for a reasonable period thereafter for organizational record-keeping purposes.
Donation Records
Donation records are retained as required for financial accountability, auditing, and legal compliance purposes.
Newsletter Subscribers
Your contact information is retained on our mailing list until you unsubscribe or request removal. Unsubscribe requests are processed promptly.
Data Security
AMJAD takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information we hold from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Security Measures
Our website uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to carry out their responsibilities.
Limitations
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. AMJAD respects these rights and will make reasonable efforts to honor them.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request that inaccurate or incomplete information be corrected.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain records.
Withdrawal of Consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your information (such as for newsletter communications), you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Opt-Out of Communications
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter or other communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights described above, or to ask questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
[[email protected] — replace with official privacy contact email]
Mailing Address
Allied Movement for Justice and Development
[AMJAD Mailing Address — to be confirmed]
Questions About Your Privacy?
We're happy to answer any questions about how we handle your personal information. Reach out to our team directly.