1. Introduction

Kalahari Wildlife Project (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information you provide directly

• Name and email address (e.g., when you contact us or subscribe to updates)

• Donation details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

• Messages or inquiries you send us

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring website or source

This is typically collected through cookies or analytics tools.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Send newsletters or project updates (if you opt in)

• Process donations and provide receipts

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Monitor website traffic and security

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

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4. Donations and Payment Processing (Yoco)

We use Yoco as a third-party payment processor to handle online donations securely.

When you make a donation through Yoco:

• Your payment information (such as card details) is processed directly by Yoco and is not stored by Kalahari Wildlife Project

• We may receive limited information from Yoco, such as your name, email address, donation amount, and transaction reference, to confirm and acknowledge your donation

• Yoco processes payments in accordance with its own privacy policy and security standards

We encourage you to review Yoco’s Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your personal data.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of Yoco beyond the information we receive for donation administration purposes.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve functionality and user experience

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Remember user preferences

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.

 

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6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Yoco (payment processing)

• Email newsletter services

• Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These providers may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

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7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

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8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for communications

• Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

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9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

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10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

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11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Kalahari Wildlife Project
Email: info@kalahariwildlife.com

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