Your privacy means more than you know to us
Privacy Policy
1. Who we are?
Wavri is an initiative of the Nolton Initiative for Development, focused on amplifying sustainable development across Africa through transparent, community-led funding.
At Wavri (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Information we collect
When you use our services, we may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identification Data: Name, surname, organization (if applicable
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number (if applicable)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, cookies
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, interactions
- Other: Feedback, messages, voting behavior on project selections
3. How we use your data
We use your data to:
- Authenticate and manage your account
- Process your contributions and provide receipts
- Send you monthly impact reports and relevant updates
- Enable community voting and feedback features
- Improve our platform through analytics
- Comply with legal and financial obligations
Your data will only be used for purposes you have agreed to, and we never sell your personal information.
4. Legal basis for processing
We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, typically up to 12 months after your last interaction, unless legal requirements mandate longer storage.
5. Data retention
We rely on:
- Your consent when you sign up, vote, or subscribe
- Our legitimate interest in improving and securing our services
- Legal compliance for financial reporting and audits
6. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@wavri.org.
7. Sharing your data
We only share your data with third-party services necessary to run Wavri (e.g., payment processors, email platforms). We do not share your data with advertisers or sell it.
8. International data transfers
If data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure safeguards are in place (e.g., secure contracts, data minimization).
9. Cookies and analytics
Our site uses cookies for essential functions and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). These help us understand user behavior and improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Data security
We implement strict security measures, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
- Secure data storage
- Role-based access control
- Regular audits and security checks
11. Third-party links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies
12. Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to users via email or on our website.
13. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at: hello@wavri.org