Privacy Policy

Emergency Relief & Development (“ERD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, make a donation, or otherwise engage with our work.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe, donate, or contact us.
Payment Information: when you make a donation, we process payments securely through third-party providers. ERD does not store full credit or debit card details.
Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device, IP address, and pages visited, to improve our website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and acknowledge donations.
Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
Send updates, newsletters, and impact reports (if you opt in).
Improve our website, services, and donor experience.
Comply with legal, financial, and reporting obligations.

How We Protect Your Information

ERD uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Only authorized personnel have access to personal data needed to perform their duties.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data with:

Trusted service providers who help us process donations or maintain our systems (bound by confidentiality agreements).
Legal authorities when required to comply with law or protect ERD’s rights.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and measure engagement. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may not function as intended.

Your Choices

You can:

Unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in the message.
Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [privacy@erd.ngo].

Children’s Privacy

ERD’s website and services are intended for general audiences and not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites. ERD is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.