Privacy Policy & Donations

Virginia Africa Partnership (VAP)
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

Virginia Africa Partnership (VAP) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, supporters, and website visitors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, particularly regarding donations.

2. Information We Collect

When you make a donation, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information
• Donation amount
• Organization (if applicable)

Important:
We do not store your full credit card information. Payments are processed securely through third-party providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and confirm donations
• Send receipts and acknowledgments
• Communicate about our programs and events
• Provide updates on how funds are used
• Improve our services

4. Payment Processing

Donations are processed through secure third-party platforms (such as Stripe, PayPal, or Mailchimp integrations).

These platforms handle your payment information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

5. Email Communications

By making a donation or signing up, you may receive communications from us via Mailchimp.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to:

• Process payments
• Send communications
• Manage our services

7. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Opt out of communication

9. Transparency and Use of Funds

Virginia Africa Partnership is committed to transparency. Donations are used to support our programs, including:

• Entrepreneurship initiatives
• Educational programs (such as scholarships)
• Economic development events like Gateway to Africa

• SMS Communications Policy

  12. SMS Communications

  By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages (SMS) from Virginia Africa Partnership (VAP).

  These messages may include:

  • Event updates (such as Gateway to Africa)
  • Reminders and announcements
  • Program updates and opportunities
  • Donation or campaign information

  Consent

  By submitting your phone number through our website or forms, you:

  • Confirm that you are the authorized user of the phone number
  • Agree to receive SMS communications from VAP

  Message Frequency

  Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our programs and events.

  Costs

  Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

  Opt-Out

  You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:

  STOP

  After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.

  Help

  For assistance, reply:

  HELP
  or contact us at:
  info@vapartnership.org

  Data Use

  Your phone number will be used solely for communication purposes related to VAP programs and will not be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

   

• Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy:

Virginia Africa Partnership (VAP)
Email: info@vapartnership.org
Website: vapartnership.org