Who we are

Obaro Best Foundation (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates https://obarobestfoundation.com (the “Site”). We are a nonprofit organization based at 3 Yahweh Street, Idimu Alimosho, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Data we collect

• Information you provide: names, emails, phone numbers, messages, application details and documents when you contact us, subscribe, volunteer, or donate.
• Donation details: amount, currency, transaction reference, and the last 4 digits of your card. Full card data is processed by our payment provider and not stored on our servers.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. Collected through server logs and analytics.
• Cookies and similar tools: see the Cookies section below.
• Sensitive information: only if you choose to provide it and only for stated program needs, with your consent.

How we use data

• Respond to enquiries, process donations, issue receipts, and manage volunteer applications.
• Operate and improve the Site, including troubleshooting and analytics.
• Send updates you request, such as newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Meet legal, regulatory, audit, and reporting obligations.

Legal bases

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and other applicable laws:

• Consent when you subscribe or provide optional information.
• Contract when we process data to deliver a service you requested.
• Legal obligation for record keeping and compliance.
• Legitimate interests such as Site security, fraud prevention, and program administration, balanced against your rights.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:

• Service providers that host our Site, process payments, send emails, or provide analytics. They may only use data to perform services for us.
• Regulators or law enforcement when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Program partners if needed to deliver a service you requested. We will tell you when this applies.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to run the Site and understand usage.

• Strictly necessary: required for basic functions.
• Analytics: helps us measure visits and improve content.
• Preferences: remembers your settings.

You can control cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Site features.

Data security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure.

Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes stated above, and to meet legal and accounting requirements. Donation records may be kept for at least 7 years or as required by law.

Your rights

Subject to law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data, and you may object to certain processing or withdraw consent.

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity.

Children’s privacy

Our programs may serve children, but the Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children online without appropriate consent and safeguards.

International transfers

Service providers may process data outside Nigeria. We take steps to protect your information consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

Contact us

If you have questions or requests about privacy, contact: