Privacy Policy

The African Climate Change Movement (ACCM) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and organizational information when you interact with our website, services, or platform.

By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

1. Who We Are

ACCM is a nonprofit digital platform that connects climate-focused individuals and organizations across Africa and globally to promote sustainability, education, training, and advocacy.

Our platform is designed to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to resources in the environmental sector.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Location (city/country)
• Professional background or interests
• Social media handles (if shared)

b. Organizational Information

• Organization name
• Description of work and mission
• Contact details (email, website, phone)
• Logo or images
• Project details and impact summaries
• Geographic area of operation

c. Usage Data

• Pages visited on our site
• Date and time of access
• Referral links or websites
• Interaction with features (e.g., job applications, training forms)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as banking details, national IDs, or passwords.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Display organization profiles and projects on our platform
• Connect users with training, volunteer, and job opportunities
• Match organizations for potential partnerships or collaboration
• Send updates, newsletters, or event invites
• Analyze user engagement and improve our services
• Report impact (e.g., in grant proposals or donor communications)

We may also feature your organization or activity publicly to promote climate action and awareness, unless you request otherwise.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information.

However, we may:

• Share anonymized statistics or impact data with funders and partners.
• Highlight individual or organizational work on our website or social media.
• Share contact information with your permission for collaboration purposes.
• Use submitted details in grant applications or program reports related to ACCM's mission.

We will never share your personal or organizational data outside of these contexts without your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We take data protection seriously. ACCM uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or digital storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal or organizational information
• Request deletion of your account or listing
• Withdraw consent for emails or other communications
• Request that we do not use your information in certain ways (e.g., grant reporting)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@africanclimatechangemovement.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly if you do.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites, training portals, or partner organizations. ACCM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their individual privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the platform after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

Email: info@africanclimatechangemovement.com

Website: africanclimatechangemovement.com