1. Introduction
SAKA International CIC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our projects and services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Who We Are
SAKA International CIC is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting women’s health, education, and empowerment projects.
Registered in the United Kingdom and operating internationally, including in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we handle personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information from you:
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Personal details (name, email address, phone number) when you fill in contact or donation forms.
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Payment information when you make a donation through our website (handled securely by our payment processors, not stored by us).
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Communications – records of your correspondence with us via email or contact forms.
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Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics tools like Google Analytics or Wix analytics).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Respond to enquiries or requests for information.
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Process donations and issue receipts.
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Keep you informed about our work, events, and campaigns (only if you have opted in).
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Improve our website and services.
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We will only use your data for the purpose for which it was collected and will not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
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Consent – when you subscribe to newsletters or updates.
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Contract – when you engage with us to donate, volunteer, or receive information.
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Legal obligation – when required by law (e.g., for financial reporting).
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Legitimate interests – to communicate with supporters and improve our services.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
All online data is encrypted and stored on secure servers through Wix’s hosting platform.
7. Data Retention
We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for — usually up to seven years for financial or legal records.
8. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Withdraw consent at any time.
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Object to or restrict processing of your data.
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Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@sakainternational.org (replace with your actual email)
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and website performance.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown below.
Last updated: October 2025
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
📧 info@sakainternational.org
Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SAKA International CIC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website — https://adilmohamed275.wixsite.com/website-1.
By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve user experience.
Some cookies are essential to make the site work, while others help us understand how visitors use our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly.
They enable basic features like security, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the site.
The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
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Wix session cookies
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Security and anti-fraud cookies
b. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the site — for example, which pages are visited most often, and whether users encounter errors.
This helps us improve our website’s structure and content.
Examples include:
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Google Analytics
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Wix analytics tracking
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and settings (such as language or region), providing a more personalised experience.
d. Marketing Cookies
These may be used to deliver relevant content or track engagement if you interact with our campaigns, newsletters, or social media.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
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Block all cookies
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Delete existing cookies
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Receive alerts before cookies are stored
For detailed instructions, visit:
Please note:
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links to third-party services such as Google, PayPal, or social media platforms.
These services may set their own cookies, which we do not control.
We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit through ours.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or legislation.
All updates will be posted on this page, and the date below will be revised.
Last updated: October 2025
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
📧 info@sakainternational.org
