PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Lift Above Poverty Organisation (“LAPO”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information through our website https://lapo-ngo.org/.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information — such as your name, email address, and contact details when you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

  • Non-Personal Information — such as browser type, IP address, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically via cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or requests;

  • Provide updates on our programmes, activities, and events;

  • Improve our Website and communication effectiveness;

  • Maintain records for organisational and donor reporting purposes;

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Sharing of Information

LAPO does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Website or communications, provided they agree to keep your information secure and confidential.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law or internal reporting standards.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please note that no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you;

  • Request correction or deletion of your data;

  • Withdraw consent to receive communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child’s data has been submitted, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

LAPO may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO)
18, Dawson Road, Benin City, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]