The DEFEND Trust Fund Campaign (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign the petition, or engage with our campaign.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our site:

• Petition Signatures: Name, email address, state of residence, and optional phone number or personal message (“Why I Support”).

• Contact Forms: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content.

• Volunteer/Partnership Forms: Additional details you provide for campaign involvement.

• Technical Data: Browser type, device, IP address, and basic analytics (non-identifiable).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To manage and display petition signatures (e.g., live signature count and progress tracker).

• To submit the petition to government institutions and policymakers on behalf of signatories.

• To respond to inquiries sent through our contact page.

• To coordinate volunteers, events, and partnerships.

• To send updates about campaign progress, events, or resources (only if you opt-in).

• To improve our website and campaign materials.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may only be shared in the following cases:

• Petition Submission: Petition signatures (with your name and state only) may be included in submissions to the Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Assembly.

• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., email or hosting providers) strictly to operate the site and campaign.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our campaign and community.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we strive for the highest security, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

• Petition and contact form data will be stored securely for the duration of the campaign and up to 12 months after campaign closure, unless required longer for legal or policy reasons.

• You may request that we delete your information at any time (see Section 7).

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our site may use cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and measure campaign reach. These do not collect personally identifiable information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request corrections or deletion of your information.

• Withdraw consent for us to use your data (this may affect participation in the petition).

• Opt out of receiving campaign updates at any time.

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

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

9. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.