Privacy Policy

At Somali Recovery and Resilience Initiative (SoRRI), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, programs, and services.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or engage with us:

Personal identification details (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
Donation information (e.g., amount, method of payment — securely processed via third-party gateways)
Volunteer and partnership applications
Browser data (e.g., IP address, browser type, referring pages, device type)

This data helps us improve our services, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates aligned with your interests.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To process donations and issue receipts
To respond to inquiries or service requests
To send you newsletters, program updates, or campaign alerts (only if you opt in)
To assess volunteer or partnership applications
To improve our website and monitor traffic patterns

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data only:

With trusted service providers who help us operate the website or process donations
When required by law or in response to a legal request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of SoRRI, its beneficiaries, or others

Any third-party partner must comply with confidentiality and data protection standards.

4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All financial transactions are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred. We also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user behavior and improve content delivery.

6. Your Rights
You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@sorrisom.org.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. SoRRI is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with an updated "Effective Date."

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@sorrisom.org.