Privacy Policy

Galaxy for Peace & Integrity Initiative (“We”, “Us”, “Our”, or Galaxy4Peace) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of everyone who interacts with us — whether through our website, programs, outreach activities, or support initiatives. In our work engaging, educating, and empowering vulnerable women and young people, we often obtain personal information. Personal information includes any data that can be used to identify or contact you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details. Most of our communication with you will be centered around providing updates on our work, sharing opportunities, and offering information relevant to the empowerment programs we run. We always aim to approach communication ethically and responsibly, respecting any limitations you may place on the use of your information. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, why we request certain personal details, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, digital platforms, mobile-optimized versions of our website, and any mobile applications we may operate (collectively referred to as “Sites”). It also covers our services, programs, and related activities (“Services”). Information collected under this Privacy Policy is protected according to the terms outlined below.

Information We Collect About You

Membership, Program Participation, Volunteering, or Partnership

When you sign up for our empowerment programs, volunteer with us, support our advocacy, or partner with us, we may request personal information. This information is stored securely and used only for purposes relevant to your involvement with Galaxy4Peace.

We may collect:

• Name
• Contact information (email, phone number, address)
• Gender or age (when relevant for program eligibility)
• Background details relating to empowerment initiatives
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

Services and Device Information

When you interact with our website, digital tools, or mobile platforms, we automatically collect certain technical data. This may include:

• IP address or device identifier
• Browser type and settings
• Device information (model, OS version, unique identifiers)
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited and actions taken
• Cookies and tracking data
• Location information (if you grant permission)

This helps us improve user experience, ensure security, and optimize our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, mobile identifiers, pixels, and similar technologies to understand how you use our platforms. These technologies help us:

• Personalize your browsing experience
• Monitor traffic and program engagement
• Improve content and services
• Deliver relevant communication
• Maintain secure sessions
• You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings.

You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings.

How We Use Information Collected About You

Personal and usage data may be used to:

• Keep you informed about our work, programs, and opportunities
• Provide you access to services, mentorship, or support initiatives
• Respond to inquiries and provide administrative updates
• Send newsletters, announcements, and empowerment-focused messages
• Analyze trends and improve program effectiveness
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Conduct institutional research and performance measurement
• Meet legal obligations or regulatory requirements

Your personal information will never be sold to third parties. We may combine information collected through our Site with information from other sources to enhance our services, measure program impact, and improve our advocacy for women and young people. All combined data is handled under this Privacy Policy.

Sharing Your Information

Subsidiaries and Affiliates

If Galaxy4Peace partners with or operates through subsidiaries or affiliates, your data may be shared securely within these structures, always in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Third Party Advertisers and Websites

We may share non-personal or aggregated information with trusted service providers to help deliver our website, analytics, or outreach tools.

If you access third-party websites through links on our Site, please be aware that their privacy practices are separate from ours. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

We do not share your personal information with third-party advertisers without your consent.

Compliance with Law

We may disclose personal information when required to:

• Comply with a law, regulation, or court order
• Respond to lawful requests by government or law enforcement
• Protect rights, safety, or property
• Prevent fraud or verify compliance

Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Request access to the personal information we hold
• Ask for your information to be corrected or updated
• Request deletion (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Opt out of email newsletters or communication
• Limit use of cookies and tracking tools via your browser

If you no longer want us to retain your information, you may contact us to remove it from our active databases. Complete removal from all backup systems may not be technically possible, but we will take reasonable steps to anonymize such records where feasible.

Your Rights Under Nigerian Law and EU GDPR (If Applicable)

If you are located in Nigeria or the European Economic Area (EEA), you may have additional rights, such as:

• Objecting to processing of personal data
• Requesting data portability
• Filing a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Withdrawing consent at any time

We process your information only when necessary, including:

• To provide our programs and services
• To pursue legitimate interests (program improvement, communication)
• To comply with legal obligations
• Based on your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to meet legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss
• Misuse
• Disclosure or alteration
• Opt out of email newsletters or communication
• Limit use of cookies and tracking tools via your browser

While no system is completely secure, we strive to maintain industry-standard protection measures.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on our website. By continuing to use our services after changes are posted, you agree to the revised policy.