Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
1. Introduction
Chen Education and Development Empowerment (CEDE) (“CEDE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website or engages with our programs. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, phone number, and organisation details, when you fill out a form (such as our Volunteer, Partner, Career, or Beneficiary application forms), subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly. We may also collect information automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to enquiries and process applications (volunteer, partnership, career, and beneficiary requests); send newsletters and updates about CEDE’s programs and activities, only if you have subscribed; improve our website and understand how visitors use it; and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather simple, aggregated analytics that help us understand how our website is used. Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and programs, such as email and form-processing services, and where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of CEDE, our beneficiaries, or the public.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
In line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, and to withdraw consent, such as unsubscribing from our newsletter, at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at info@cedev.org.