Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 10, 2026
1. Introduction
META Foundation ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Donation information: Name, email address, payment details (processed securely through Paystack)
- Contact form submissions: Name, email, phone number, and message content
- Newsletter subscriptions: Email address
- Volunteer applications: Name, email, phone, location, skills, and availability
- Job applications: Name, email, phone, CV, and cover letter
- Event RSVPs: Name, email, phone, and organization
Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- IP address (anonymized)
3. How We Use Your Information
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Respond to inquiries and contact form submissions
- Send newsletters (only if you opted in)
- Process volunteer and job applications
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Payment Security
All online payments are processed through Paystack, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We do not store your credit card or mobile money details on our servers.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Payment processors (Paystack) to process donations
- Partner organizations when required for program delivery
- Legal authorities when required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Donation records are kept for a minimum of seven years for accounting purposes.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies when you first visit our site. Essential cookies required for the website to function are always active.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@metafoundationonline.org
- Phone: +233 24 205 8105
- Address: Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Ghana