AMCO privacy policy

1. Legal Jurisdiction

This policy is governed by the laws of Cameroon.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name, email, phone number
• CVs and cover letters
• Donation information (amount, payment method)
• Newsletter subscription email
• Technical information: IP address, browser type, language settings
• Travel preferences or ecotourism-related inquiry details (if submitted)
• Volunteer or inquiry form details (e.g., interests, availability, background)
• Partnership request information (e.g., organisation name, area of interest)

3. Collection Methods

• Directly via forms (donation, contact, newsletter, job application, ecotourism, volunteer, partner inquiry)
• Automatically via cookies and analytics

4. Use of Information

Your data may be used to:

• Respond to messages or partnership requests
• Process donations and send receipts
• Manage newsletter subscriptions
• Evaluate job applications
• Analyze website usage
• Respond to ecotourism inquiries or reservation-related questions
• Respond to volunteer sign-ups or general inquiries
• Follow up on partnership requests

5. Legal Basis

We rely on:

• Consent
• Legal obligations (e.g., accounting)
• Legitimate interest

6. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

• Mailchimp (newsletter)
• Stripe, PayPal, Orange Money, MTN Money (donations)

We do not sell or trade personal data.

7. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Remember your language
• Improve site performance

You may disable cookies in your browser.

8. Data Security

We use encryption (HTTPS) and restricted access to protect your information.

9. Data Retention

We retain data:

• As long as required by law (e.g., donation records)
• As long as necessary for our operations

10. Your Rights

You may:

• Access, modify or delete your data
• Withdraw your consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ammco.org.

11. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13.

12. Third-Party Links

We may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media). They have their own privacy policies.

13. International Users and Legal Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to correct or delete your data
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing
• The right to data portability
• The right not to be subject to automated decision-making
• The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (California residents)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ammco.org.

We aim to comply with the requirements of applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), as applicable.

14. Updates

We may update this policy. The effective date is always posted.

15. Contact

Email: [Insert Email]

Address: [Insert Physical Address]