Privacy Policy – Adonai Young Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF)

Effective Date: 15/07/2025

The Adonai Young Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business details and ownership status
• Membership contributions and application records
• Communications through forms, surveys, or other interactions
• Technical data such as browser type and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and manage your membership with AYEF
• To record and track contribution payments
• To communicate updates, opportunities, and announcements
• To ensure transparency, compliance, and reporting within the co-operative
• To improve our website, services, and engagement strategies
• To fulfill legal or regulatory obligations

3. Data Protection and Security

We store personal data in secure systems, with access limited to authorized AYEF executives and designated administrators. Reasonable technical and organizational measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse.

4. Sharing of Information

AYEF does not sell or trade personal data to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With regulatory bodies if legally required
• With IT service providers or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Rank Math) under strict confidentiality
• With your consent, in cases where verification or documentation is needed

5. Data Retention

We retain member data only as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you exit the fund or request removal, your data will be securely archived or deleted in accordance with cooperative and legal standards.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve functionality and user experience
• Track visits and engagement through tools like Google Analytics

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you wish, though this may affect some website functionality.

7. Your Rights

As a member or visitor, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates to your data
• Request the deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@ayefghana.org

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and notify members if the changes are significant.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

📧 info@ayefghana.org