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El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation (El-NEEF)
Introduction
El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation (El-NEEF) is a non-profit organization committed to improving lives through free medical care, educational assistance, and youth empowerment across Nigeria and other African communities. Our initiatives focus on providing healthcare to indigent persons, promoting education among underprivileged children—especially in South Eastern Nigeria—and conducting outreach programs to encourage skill acquisition and community development.
As part of our operations, we collect and process certain personal information from donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, sponsors, and partners. We are strongly committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and lawfully.
This Privacy Statement explains how El-NEEF collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in compliance with:
- The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023,
- The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),
- And other applicable privacy and cyber laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
By interacting with us, donating, volunteering, or benefiting from our programs, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
1. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
A. Contact and Identification Data
- Full name, gender, date of birth, address, phone number, and email address
- National Identification Number (NIN) or other valid ID information (where applicable)
B. Financial and Transaction Data
- Bank details (for donations, grants, or reimbursements)
- Records of donations or financial support
- Receipts and payment confirmations
C. Medical and Educational Data
- Basic health information required during free medical outreaches (such as age, symptoms, test results, or prescribed medications)
- Academic background, school information, or training data (for beneficiaries of educational programs)
D. Volunteer and Partner Data
- Professional background, next of kin details, and emergency contact information
- Any other information necessary for program coordination and communication
E. Website and Communication Data
- Information collected automatically from our website (such as IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies)
Information from newsletters, social media engagement, and email correspondence.
2. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data only for legitimate, specific purposes including:
- Program Implementation — to organize and manage free medical outreaches, scholarship programs, and educational or skill empowerment projects.
- Donor and Volunteer Management — to maintain communication with our donors, sponsors, and volunteers; to issue acknowledgements, updates, and reports on activities.
- Financial Accountability — to process and record donations, sponsorships, grants, and expenses in compliance with Nigerian accounting and audit requirements.
- Communication and Awareness — to send newsletters, updates, or invitations regarding our projects, where you have consented to receive such information.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance — to fulfill legal obligations under Nigerian laws, including tax, audit, and reporting obligations.
Monitoring and Evaluation — to assess and improve the quality and impact of our outreach, training, and educational programs.
3. Method of Data Collection
We obtain personal data through:
- Registration or application forms (online or offline)
- Donations made via our website, bank transfer, or verified payment gateways
- Medical outreach forms or screening processes
- Scholarship or educational assistance application forms
- Volunteer registration and partnership agreements
- Communication via email, phone, or social media channels
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the NDPA 2023 and NDPR 2019 to process personal data:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide data to participate, donate, or subscribe to updates.
- Contractual necessity: When processing is required to fulfill agreements with donors, volunteers, or service providers.
- Legal obligation: To comply with statutory reporting or record-keeping requirements.
- Legitimate interest: To efficiently manage operations and communications while safeguarding individual privacy.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation does not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
However, we may share necessary data with:
- Partner organizations (e.g., hospitals, schools, or other local , but not limited to, and international NGOs) directly involved in implementing our outreach programs, under strict confidentiality.
- Payment processors or financial institutions for donation and grant transactions.
- Government or regulatory authorities, if required by law or for audit and compliance purposes.
All third parties are bound by written agreements ensuring compliance with the NDPA and NDPR data protection standards.
6. Data Security
We adopt appropriate technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
These include:
- Secure, password-protected databases hosted in Nigeria or within approved jurisdictions;
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission;
- Access control measures to limit data handling to authorized personnel only;
- Regular audits and staff training on data protection.
7. Retention of Personal Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
- Financial and donor records are retained for at least 7 years, in compliance with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
- Medical and educational beneficiary records are retained for as long as necessary to support program evaluation and legal obligations.
- Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand engagement.
- Functional cookies help the site operate properly and do not require consent.
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) are anonymized and used to assess website performance.
- You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights Under Nigerian Law
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023) and NDPR 2019, you have the right to:
- Access your data and request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal or contractual retention obligations.
- Object to processing for direct marketing or non-essential communications.
- Data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another organization.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days, in accordance with NDPR requirements.
10. International Data Transfers
In cases where we collaborate with international partners or cloud service providers outside Nigeria, your data may be transferred securely to such countries. Any such transfer will comply with the NDPA and NDPR provisions, ensuring adequate protection standards.
11. Complaints and Oversight
If you believe your personal data has been mishandled, you may:
- Contact El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO):
✉ privacy@elnoblefoundation.org (or designated email) - Contact the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC):
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) oversees compliance and complaints under the NDPR.
- Website: https://ndpc.gov.ng
- Email: info@ndpc.gov.ng
We however encourage you to reach out to us first so we can promptly resolve any issues you may have.
12. Updates to This Privacy Statement
El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on our website with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Information
For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact:
El-Noble Eyes and Education Foundation
Address: 1A, Zikon Avenue, Meniru, Awkunanaw, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Email: info@el-neef.org
Phone:+234 9161675000