Privacy Policy
Izindlovu Fund maintains a strict privacy policy in accordance with the GDPR and all applicable legal provisions.
Izindlovu Fund processes only the personal data necessary for the execution of its activities, including administration of donations, communications, partnerships, agreements, and commercial activities. This includes data processed in the context of the Bitcoin In The Wild initiative.
Where donations or payments are made using Bitcoin or other crypto-assets, Izindlovu Fund may process limited technical information such as transaction references or wallet addresses strictly for accounting, compliance, security, and operational purposes. Izindlovu Fund does not provide crypto-asset custody services, investment advice, or trading services.
Izindlovu Fund processes little to no sensitive personal data as defined under the GDPR and implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect all personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
What information do we collect?
Izindlovu Fund may collect personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase or donation, create an account, sign up for our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our services. The information collected may include:
Name
Contact details (such as email address, telephone number, and address)
Payment-related information (e.g., credit card details or payment confirmation details for crypto transactions; Izindlovu Fund does not store credit card data or private crypto keys)
Demographic information
Preferences and interests
Data about your interactions with our website (e.g., pages you have visited, purchases or donations made)
Where donations or payments are made using Bitcoin or other crypto-assets, Izindlovu Fund may process limited technical information such as transaction identifiers or wallet addresses strictly for administrative, accounting, security, and legal compliance purposes.
Izindlovu Fund does not provide crypto-asset custody services for donors or partner organisations and does not process personal data for investment, trading, or custodial purposes.
All Bitcoin and other crypto donations are accepted by Izindlovu Fund as a donation to our organisation. Izindlovu Fund determines, in line with its mission and governance framework, how and when these funds are allocated to projects or partners. Donations do not create a legal entitlement to a specific project, timing, or partner.
Furthermore, your express consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the GDPR may also be requested. In principle, a given consent can be revoked electronically and free of charge, unless of course there is another legal ground for the processing.
Izindlovu Fund obtains the personal data they process primarily from the natural persons concerned themselves (either directly or through its partners).
Subscribing to our newsletter
When subscribing to the newsletter of Izindlovu Fund, the person concerned will receive a regular newsletter at the indicated email address. Izindlovu Fund uses this email address only for the services to which it has subscribed. Of course, you can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each newsletter or by sending a request via email at info@izindlovu.org
How do we use your information?
Izindlovu Fund uses the personal data it collects for the following purposes:
To process and deliver orders or donations, including Bitcoin and other crypto donations.
To inform you about updates, campaigns, newsletters, and related communications (if you have opted in).
To improve our website and enhance your user experience.
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
Retaining and sharing your information
Izindlovu Fund shares personal data with third parties only when strictly necessary to achieve the purposes described above, such as with payment processors, shipping services, or IT providers to fulfill orders or process donations. Personal data is never sold to third parties.
Izindlovu Fund uses personal data solely to provide services, communicate effectively, and carry out its non-profit mission.
Retention of Personal Data
Izindlovu Fund does not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is collected. Retention periods are regularly reviewed.
In principle, personal data is retained no longer than five (5) years after the end of a contract with Izindlovu Fund or its partners, or from the date the data was obtained, taking into account statutory limitation periods.
Where required for legal proceedings, personal data may be retained for a longer period.
Personal data of employees is retained for no longer than five (5) years after termination of employment, unless required by law or for legal proceedings.
Sensitive personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to execute contractual obligations or demonstrate that Izindlovu Fund has fulfilled its commitments.
Izindlovu Fund takes reasonable steps to keep personal data accurate and up to date and deletes or corrects it where necessary.
Crypto Donations
Where Bitcoin or other crypto-asset donations are involved, Izindlovu Fund processes limited technical information (transaction references or wallet addresses) strictly for administrative, accounting, security, and legal compliance purposes. Izindlovu Fund does not provide crypto custody services for donors or partners and does not process personal data for investment or trading purposes.
Processing & transferring data
Izindlovu Fund primarily processes personal data itself, both internally and externally, for information, communication, and operational purposes.
Personal data is only shared with partners or third parties when strictly necessary to deliver services, fulfill orders or donations, operate our website, or perform other activities related to Izindlovu Fund’s mission. Only the minimum necessary data is shared.
The transfer of personal data to parties outside the EU may occur if absolutely necessary for the execution of agreements or activities. In such cases, Izindlovu Fund implements appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements, especially when the recipient is not located in a recognized “safe country.”
Izindlovu Fund takes reasonable steps to ensure that any external partners processing personal data on its behalf comply with GDPR and process the data only as instructed.
You, as a data subject, have the rights granted under the GDPR, including:
Right to information
Right of access
Right to obtain a copy
Right to correction
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to object
Right to data portability
Where Bitcoin or other crypto-asset donations are involved, Izindlovu Fund may share limited technical information (such as transaction references or wallet identifiers) with partners strictly for administrative, accounting, security, and compliance purposes. Izindlovu Fund does not provide crypto custody, trading, or investment services.
Security of your information
Izindlovu Fund guarantees the integrity, security, and confidentiality of personal data by implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures.
Important or sensitive personal data is stored either on secure servers operated by Izindlovu Fund or on secure servers of trusted third-party service providers that comply with GDPR requirements and offer adequate security safeguards.
Your choices & rights
You can exercise your GDPR rights free of charge and electronically by contacting Izindlovu Fund at info@izindlovu.org.
In cases where a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, Izindlovu Fund reserves the right to charge a reasonable administrative fee or to refuse to act on the request, in accordance with GDPR provisions.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices. The updated version of the policy will be posted on this page with the updated date.
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at info@izindlovu.org.
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