1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Social Enterprise for Environmental Development (SEED). Headquartered in Bamenda, Cameroon, we are committed to addressing environmental, social, economic, and community development challenges across Central and West Africa. In line with our core values of accountability and transparency, this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information to support our mission and operations:

• Personal Information: Information you voluntarily provide when you fill out our contact form, subscribe to updates, or engage with our projects. This may include your name, email address, phone number, organizational affiliation, and message content.
• Non-Personal Information: Data collected automatically when you browse our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This helps us understand website traffic and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, provide requested information, and facilitate partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and development partners.
• To improve our website’s functionality, content, and overall user experience.
• To send you relevant updates, newsletters, or information about our ESG, climate resilience, and community development initiatives (only if you have explicitly opted in).
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and protect the rights, property, or safety of SEED, our stakeholders, or the public.

4. How We Share Your Information

SEED does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Trusted Partners & Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Development Collaborations: In the course of our work across Cameroon, CAR, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Chad, and Côte d’Ivoire, we may share relevant project data with our institutional partners (such as UNDP, GFA, or NuRAN) strictly as required for project implementation and reporting.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request by public authorities.

5. Data Security

Guided by our commitment to operational excellence and results-oriented approaches, we implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SEED reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information and uphold our commitment to transparency.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our team:

• Organization: Social Enterprise for Environmental Development (SEED)
• Headquarters: Bamenda, North-West Region, Cameroon
• Email: support@seedcameroon.com