Privacy Policy - Zero Plastic Liberia

Zero Plastic Liberia (ZPL)
Effective Date: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026

1. Who We Are

Zero Plastic Liberia (ZPL) is a community-led environmental organization registered and operating in Liberia, working to reduce plastic pollution and promote sustainable environmental practices. Our website is located at [zeroplasticliberia.org] (https://zeroplasticliberia.org).
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@zeroplasticliberia.org
Phone: +231 88 817 5296
Address: Paynesville City, Liberia

2. What Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a) Information You Provide Directly
Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, phone number, and message content when you reach out to us.
Donations: If you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
Volunteer or partnership inquiries: Name, organization, and contact details submitted through our Get Involved or Contact pages.
Email sign-ups: Your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or updates.

b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
– IP address and general geographic location
– Browser type and version
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Referring website or source
– Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

– Respond to your messages, questions, and inquiries
– Process donations and issue receipts
– Send you updates about our programs, campaigns, and events (only if you have opted in)
– Improve our website and user experience
– Comply with legal obligations
– Report to donors, grant bodies, and partner organizations in aggregate, anonymized form

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device to:

– Remember your preferences
– Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
– Enable third-party integrations (e.g. social media sharing buttons, embedded content)

You can control cookies** through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them if you have concerns.

6. International Visitors

Zero Plastic Liberia operates internationally and participates in global events such as UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly). Our website is accessible worldwide.

If you are visiting from the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

If you are visiting from California, USA, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and legal purposes.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include:

– Secure HTTPS encryption on our website
– Restricted access to personal data within our team
– Use of reputable, secure third-party processors for payments and communications

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g. partner organizations, news articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Correct inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data
– Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time (via the unsubscribe link in any email we send)
– Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To make any of these requests, contact us at info@zeroplasticliberia.org.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Zero Plastic Liberia (ZPL) – Paynesville City, Liberia | info@zeroplasticliberia.org

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