Last updated: 1st June 2026

Introduction

Dmariano Pro-fertility Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a non-governmental organization registered in Abuja, Nigeria.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us online or offline, in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our website or providing your personal data, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Controller and Contact Details

The data controller for your personal data is:

Dmariano Pro-fertility Foundation
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Email: Info@dmarianoprofertilityfoundation.org

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at the email address above.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data when you interact with us:

  • Identification and contact details: name, email address, phone number.
  • Account information: username, password or login credentials for your account on our website.
  • Communication data: information you provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, apply for grants/support, or complete forms.
  • Transaction-related data: details of donations or payments you make (amount, date, purpose); card or bank details are processed by our payment providers and not stored by us.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referral source, through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Marketing preferences: your choices about receiving updates, newsletters, and campaign information.

We do not intentionally collect highly sensitive health or medical information (such as fertility or medical history) through our website forms.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you:
    • Fill out contact, donation, volunteer, consultation, grant, or support forms.
    • Create an account or log in to our website.
    • Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications.
    • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels.
  • Automatically, when you:
    • Visit our website, through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).
  • From third parties:
    • Payment processors (e.g., bank transfer processors and gateways) that process your donations or payments on our behalf.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds, depending on your location and applicable law:

  • Consent: where you have given clear consent for specific processing (e.g., newsletter subscription, certain cookies).
  • Contract: where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., creating an account, booking consultations).
  • Legal obligation: where we must comply with a legal or regulatory requirement under Nigerian law or other applicable laws.
  • Legitimate interest: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., operating and improving our website, managing donations, preventing fraud) and your rights do not override those interests.
  • Vital or public interest: in limited cases where processing is necessary to protect vital interests or for public interest functions recognized by law.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website and online services.
  • To process and acknowledge donations, issue receipts, and manage donor relationships.
  • To manage volunteer applications, grant/support applications, and consultation or appointment bookings.
  • To create and manage user accounts and provide access to relevant services.
  • To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about our activities, events, and campaigns.
  • To send newsletters, marketing, and awareness messages (where permitted by law and your preferences).
  • To analyze website usage and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns through analytics and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
  • To protect our rights, interests, and the security of our systems and users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and support our marketing efforts.

Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic website functionality, such as security and page navigation.
  • Functional cookies: help remember your preferences (e.g., language, login details).
  • Analytics and performance cookies: help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent) and improve our content and services (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing and advertising cookies: help us deliver relevant messages and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns (e.g., Meta Pixel).

Cookie choices

  • When you first visit our website, you may see a notice explaining our use of cookies and giving you options to accept or manage them.
  • You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings by blocking or deleting cookies, although this may affect some website functionalities.

More detailed information about specific cookies and tools we use can be provided upon request.

Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients, only as necessary:

  • Service providers and processors: including website hosting providers, email marketing platforms, analytics providers, and other IT or support services.
  • Payment processors and banks: to process donations and payments (via bank transfer and payment gateways).
  • Professional advisors, such as auditors, legal or financial advisors, where necessary.
  • Regulators, public authorities, or law enforcement: where required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

Because some of our service providers and donors may be located outside Nigeria (including the US, EU, and UK), your data may be transferred internationally.
Where required, we will take appropriate safeguards, such as contractual protections and recognized transfer mechanisms, to ensure your data remains protected in line with the NDPA and GDPR standards.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
As a general rule, we aim to retain personal data for up to one (1) year after our last interaction with you, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, financial records and donation records may need to be kept longer under tax or regulatory requirements).

When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include secure servers, restricted access, and the use of reputable third-party service providers that are required to maintain appropriate security standards.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on where you are located and applicable law (including NDPA/NDPR and GDPR), you may have the following rights:

  • Right to access: to request confirmation and a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restriction: to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability: to request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format or transfer it to another controller where technically feasible.
  • Right to object: to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
  • Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: you may lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or your local data protection authority, as applicable.

To exercise any of these rights or make a complaint directly to us, please contact: Info@dmarianoprofertilityfoundation.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are primarily intended for adults and organizations.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without appropriate consent or authorization required by law; if you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it where required.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy notices before providing them with personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.
We will post the updated version on our website with a revised “Last updated” date, and we encourage you to review it periodically.