Privacy Policy

Introduction

Nigerians in Winnipeg ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our programs and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for membership
• Sign up for events or programs
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website or email
• Volunteer with our organization
• Make donations or payments

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Demographic information
• Professional information
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Photos and videos from events (with consent)

Automatically Collected Information

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

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services and programs
• Process membership applications and event registrations
• Send newsletters and program updates
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Process donations and payments
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as:

• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Website hosting and analytics services
• Event management platforms

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

Community Directory

With your explicit consent, we may include your contact information in our member directory, which is shared only with other members.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Request a copy of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.