Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At One World Nature Conservation Alliance (OWNCA), we're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what we do with it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Key Points: We never sell your personal data. We only share it when necessary to deliver our environmental programs or when legally required. You have control over how we communicate with you.
1. Who We Are
One World Nature Conservation Alliance (OWNCA) is a environmental organization working to protect ecosystems, combat climate change, Fight Pollutions and promote sustainable practices. Our registered address is:
One World Nature Conservation Alliance
9565 Off Leopards Hill Road
Chifwema, Lusaka
Zambia, 10101.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to help us achieve our environmental mission effectively. This includes:
- Contact details (name, email, address, phone)
- Payment information for donations
- Your communication preferences
- Records of your interactions with us
We only collect sensitive data when there's a clear reason, such as:
- Health information relevant to volunteering activities
- Dietary requirements for event participation
- Religious beliefs if participating in faith-based environmental initiatives
When you visit our website, we collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
- Cookie information (see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Keep you informed about our environmental work
- Manage your participation in events and campaigns
- Personalize your experience with OWNCA
- Analyze and improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
Analysis: We analyze supporter data to understand environmental engagement patterns and improve our effectiveness. This helps us focus resources where they'll have the greatest ecological impact.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you've given us clear consent
- Contract: When processing is necessary for a contract
- Legal obligation: When required by law
- Legitimate interests: When in our legitimate interests as an environmental organization
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
- Controlled access to personal information
While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continually work to maintain the highest standards.
6. Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal data when necessary:
- With service providers who help us deliver our environmental programs (under strict agreements)
- With partner organizations for joint conservation initiatives (with your consent)
- When legally required (e.g., law enforcement requests)
We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
7. International Data Transfers
As a global environmental organization, we sometimes need to transfer your data internationally. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:
- Financial records: 7 years for accounting purposes
- Supporter information: As long as you remain engaged with our environmental work
- Legacy pledges: Up to 30 years to administer gifts
We periodically review retention periods to ensure we're not keeping data longer than necessary.
9. Your Rights
You have rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate data
Objection
Object to certain types of processing
Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ownca.org
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze usage, and support our marketing efforts. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Significant changes will be communicated to our supporters.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data:
One World Nature Conservation Alliance
9565 Off Leopards Hill Road
Chifwema, Lusaka
Zambia, 10101.
Email: info@ownca.org
Tell: +260 955531176
You also have the right to contact your local data protection authority.