Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

Yamalé Alliance is a nonprofit organization registered in Dakar, Senegal. We operate the website www.yamalealliance.org (the "Site").

For questions about this policy, contact us at: info@yamalealliance.org

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us or when it is automatically generated by your use of the Site.

Information you provide directly:

• Contact form submissions: name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter sign-ups: name and email address.
• Volunteer or partnership inquiries: name, email address, organization, and any other information you choose to include.

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and approximate geographic location (country/city level) — collected via Google Analytics.
• Technical data: browser type, device type, and operating system — collected via Google Analytics.
• Cookies: small files placed on your device for analytics and site functionality. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information, financial details, or government identification numbers) through this Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your contact form messages and inquiries;
• Send our newsletter and organizational updates to subscribers who have opted in;
• Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it (via Google Analytics);
• Comply with our legal obligations.

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. How We Store and Process Your Data

Form submissions submitted through this Site are processed and stored by Netlify, our hosting provider. Netlify is headquartered in the United States. By submitting a form, you consent to your data being transferred to and stored in the United States in accordance with Netlify's Privacy Policy.

Website analytics data is processed by Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA). Google may transfer and store this data on servers in the United States or other countries. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We retain form submission data for up to 24 months, or until you request deletion. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not share your data with third parties except:

• Service providers: Netlify (hosting and form processing) and Google (analytics), as described above.
• Legal requirements: if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal data.
• Objection: object to certain uses of your data.
• Unsubscribe: opt out of newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@yamalealliance.org. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to operate the Site and to understand how it is used. For a full explanation of the cookies we use and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at info@yamalealliance.org.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. 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 policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Senegal. By using this Site, you agree to the jurisdiction of Senegalese courts for any disputes arising from this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Yamalé Alliance
Dakar, Senegal
info@yamalealliance.org