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Data Protection & NDPR Compliance

Privacy Policy

Friends of Orphans Support Network (FOSN) is committed to safeguarding the personal privacy of our donors, volunteers, partners, and the vulnerable children we serve.

Last Updated: September 2026 • Compliant with NDPR & Global Humanitarian Privacy Standards

1. Overview & Commitment

This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected by Friends of Orphans Support Network (FOSN), how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. We comply strictly with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), and international donor confidentiality guidelines.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum necessary data to fulfill humanitarian missions, issue donation receipts, and coordinate volunteers:

  • Donor Information: Full name, email address, phone number, donation amount, selected campaign, and dedication message.
  • Anonymous Donations: Donors who select “Donate Anonymously” will have their names withheld from public impact rolls; their details are used solely to send the official receipt.
  • Volunteer Applications: Professional background, medical/educational skills, chapter preferences (Abuja or Bayelsa), and availability.
  • Inquiries & Messages: Contact form submissions and email correspondence.

3. Payment Security & Zero Card Storage

PCI-DSS Level 1 Certified Transactions

FOSN never touches, transmits, or stores your credit/debit card number or banking PINs. All financial transactions are tokenized and processed securely through Flutterwave, an internationally certified Tier-1 payment processor.

4. Database Security & Access Control

Our backend infrastructure is hosted on Supabase PostgreSQL with Row-Level Security (RLS) and military-grade AES-256 encryption at rest. Access to donor databases is restricted to authorized administrative personnel holding cryptographic multi-factor authentication.

5. Protection of Minor Beneficiaries

FOSN takes extraordinary precautions to protect the privacy of the children supported by our network. We do not publish identifying surnames, specific home addresses, or private medical details of orphans in public spaces. Field photography is conducted respectfully with prior institutional and legal guardian consent.

6. We Never Sell or Rent Your Data

Friends of Orphans Support Network has never sold, rented, leased, or traded donor contact information to any third party or marketing agency, and we never will. Your details are used exclusively for legitimate FOSN charitable stewardship.

7. Your Data Rights & Contacting Us

Under the NDPR, you have the right to request a copy of your personal data held by FOSN, request corrections, or request deletion of your donor profile. For privacy inquiries, please reach out to:

Data Protection Officer (DPO), FOSN
Gidan Isah Plaza Suite FF03, Moshood Abiola Road, Area 10, Garki, Abuja
Email: friendsoforphans.ng@gmail.com