Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

SankofaRise ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit SankofaRise.com. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. What Data We Collect

• Identity Data — name, username
• Contact Data — email address, phone number
• Technical Data — IP address, browser type, device information, cookie data
• Usage Data — how you use our website, pages viewed, links clicked
• Marketing Data — your preferences for receiving communications

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data when you:

• Fill in forms on our website (e.g., sign-up, contact forms)
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events or purchase products
• Interact with us via social media
• Use cookies and similar technologies

4. Why We Use Your Data and Lawful Basis

• To send you updates, event invitations, and newsletters — Consent or Legitimate Interests
• To process event registrations and product orders — Contract
• To respond to your enquiries — Legitimate Interests
• To improve our website and services — Legitimate Interests
• To comply with legal obligations — Legal Obligation

5. Who We Share Your Data With

• Service providers — hosting, email platforms, payment processors (e.g., Stripe), analytics
• Professional advisers — where legally required
• Law enforcement or regulators — where required by law

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyse traffic, and support marketing. Where required, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

7. International Transfers

We may use service providers outside the UK. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement.

8. How Long We Keep Data

• Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Event registrations: up to 12 months after the event
• Customer records: up to 6 years to meet tax and accounting obligations

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including access controls, encryption, and staff training.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of your data
• Rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data
• Restriction — limit how we use your data
• Portability — receive your data in a portable format
• Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent — where consent is our lawful basis

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

11. Marketing

We may send you marketing communications about events, products, and community updates. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or on our website. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top.