Last updated: November 11, 2026
Who we are
Emerge Epicenter Foundation (“we”, “us”) is a non-profit organisation headquartered at 5315 Heatherdawn Court, Katy, TX 77494, USA, with field programmes in Nigeria. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit our website, donate, volunteer or contact us.
Information we collect
- Contact details you provide — name, email, phone/WhatsApp number, country.
- Donation details — amount, designation, reference and payment status. Card details are processed by our payment providers (Stripe, Paystack) and are never stored by us.
- Messages, volunteer applications, prayer and support requests you send us.
- Basic technical data such as IP address and browser type, used for security and spam prevention.
How we use your information
- To respond to enquiries and requests.
- To process donations and issue receipts.
- To manage volunteers and partnerships.
- To send newsletters where you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To meet legal, tax, audit and regulatory obligations, including anti-money-laundering requirements.
Legal bases
We process data on the basis of your consent, the performance of an agreement with you (for example processing a donation), our legitimate interests in running a charitable organisation, and compliance with legal obligations.
Sharing your information
We never sell or rent personal data. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate (payment processors, email and hosting providers), with regulators where legally required, and never for third-party marketing.
International transfers
As we operate in the United States and Nigeria, your data may be processed in either country. We apply appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and, where relevant, the EU/UK GDPR and US state privacy laws.
Retention
Donation records are retained for at least seven years for tax and audit purposes. Enquiries are retained for up to three years unless an ongoing relationship requires longer. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Your rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent, and request data portability. Contact us at info@emergeepicenter.org. You may also complain to your local data protection authority.
Children
Our website is not directed at children under 13. Data about children who participate in our programmes is handled under our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy with parental or guardian consent.
Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls and reputable providers to protect your data. No system is completely secure, and we will notify affected individuals and regulators of any breach as required by law.
