PRIVACY notice

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Thank you for engaging with Nature’s Opportunity for Development (NODe). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Notice outlines how NODe collects, uses, stores, and protects your data across our official website, mobile platforms, communication channels, and other services or interactions you may have with us (collectively referred to as "Services"). By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

Personally Identifiable Information

NODe collects Personal Information identifying you, such as your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, organizational affiliation, and donation or grant history, where applicable. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it through forms, registrations, applications, email, or conversations with NODe representatives. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Submitting application or expression of interest forms for NODe activities.
• Signing up for newsletters, attending events, or engaging in consultations.
• Participating in surveys, capacity-building activities, or workshops.
• Providing information during grant-related communications or through offline interactions.

We may also collect basic profile information if you engage with NODe on social media, such as your name, bio, interests, or content shared, where such information is publicly available. Additionally, publicly accessible data from platforms such as LinkedIn or relevant news sources may be used to supplement your engagement profile.

Device and Location Information

When you access NODe's Sites or Services, we may collect:

• IP address, browser type, device type.
• Access dates, page visits, and interaction durations.
• Inbound domains and navigation behavior.

This helps us understand site usage and improve platform functionality.

Cookies/Other Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your usage of our Sites. This includes technologies embedded in emails (e.g., to determine if a message was opened). You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may limit certain functionalities of our Sites. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

We may receive or share data collected via tracking tools with trusted third-party providers or data exchanges and, where applicable, combine this data with existing records to better understand your preferences or engagement behavior.

We only collect and process your personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so. These may include:

• Your explicit consent.
• Our legitimate interest in managing, evaluating, and promoting NODe and its services.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

We use your Personal Information to:

• Send updates on NODe’s initiatives, partnerships, and opportunities.
• Contact you regarding events, training, feedback requests, or surveys.
• Evaluate, administer, and monitor grant or funding-related processes.
• Respond to inquiries or manage partner engagements.
• Enhance web and user experience through tailored content.
• Conduct internal data analysis and learning reviews.
• Comply with reporting, due diligence, or legal obligations.

We may analyze or combine your Personal Information with publicly available data to assess your potential interest in NODe’s work, especially in donor relations or stakeholder engagement.

NODe does not sell your Personal Information. We only share data:

• With trusted service providers and consultants who operate under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• With affiliated technical partners or implementing organizations, where necessary for program delivery.
• With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or official request.
• In the event of an organizational transition, such as a merger, reorganization, or spin-off.

All Personal Information is stored securely, with access restricted to authorized personnel. We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, audit, or operational requirements. 

You have the right to:

• Access, review, or request copies of your Personal      Information.
• Request updates, corrections, or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent for processing or communications at any time.
• Object to specific uses of your information, subject to applicable laws.

To exercise your rights, please email us at info@nodegy.org or write to the NODe Secretariat, 98 Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.

You can also manage your cookie preferences or unsubscribe from communications by following the instructions in any NODe email. 

NODe implements reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your data. Access to personal data is limited to staff and contractors who require it for their roles. For online payments or data processing, NODe may engage third-party vendors who are required to comply with stringent data protection standards. 

NODe's platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Users should review third-party policies before engaging with their content or services.

NODe does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Where activities involve children, consent from a parent or legal guardian will be required. Any personal data collected inadvertently from children will be deleted as soon as it is identified.

Personal Information collected by NODe may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure all cross-border transfers are governed by appropriate data protection safeguards in line with international standards 

This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically. Any material changes will be communicated through the NODe website or email notifications. The effective date of the latest version will be indicated at the top of the Notice. 

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact:

NODe Secretariat
Email: info@nodegy.org
Mailing Address: 98 Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown.