Effective Date: 1 June 2026
Last Updated: 12 June 2026
Help The Woman Campaign (“HTWC”, “we”, “us”, “our”), operating under Itybulous Company Limited, is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who interacts with our organisation — donors, volunteers, website visitors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
By using our website at helpthewoman.org/ or engaging with our programs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Give Us Directly
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number — when you fill out a contact, volunteer, or donation form
- Donation information — name, email, and donation amount — processed securely through Flutterwave (we do not store card details)
- Volunteer application information — including location, availability, and skills
- Communications — emails and messages you send us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and referral source, collected via standard web analytics
- Cookies — small files stored on your device that help us understand how people use our website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and volunteer applications
- To process and acknowledge your donations
- To send you campaign updates, impact reports, and news — only if you have opted in
- To improve our website, programs, and communications
- To comply with legal obligations
3. What We Never Do
- We never sell your personal data to any third party
- We never share your information with advertisers or commercial partners
- We never store your payment card details (all payments are handled by Flutterwave)
- We never use your data for purposes beyond those described in this policy without your explicit consent
4. How We Share Information
We share personal data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted third parties who help us operate (e.g. email platforms, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements — when required by Nigerian law or legitimate legal process
- With your consent — for example, if you agree to be featured in an impact report or testimonial
5. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised staff only. We regularly review our security practices and update them as necessary.
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email or contacting us directly
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies to make our website function, and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use advertising cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g. Flutterwave, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were last made.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns:
Help The Woman Campaign
Itybulous Company Limited
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Email: privacy@helpthewoman.org
