Privacy Policy

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the date at the bottom of this page. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice. Your continued use of our website or communications after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Information Collection and Use

Muta may collect personal information relating to an identified or identifiable person (such as name, mailing address, email address, or phone number) through our website, online forms, donation platforms, program applications, or email communications. We may also collect anonymous or aggregated data (such as IP address, browser type, or device type) for analytics and statistical purposes. This data does not identify individual users. If you access our services via a mobile device, we may collect limited device information such as operating system or device type to ensure proper functionality.

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We collect personal information for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including furthering our mission of expanding educational and economic opportunities for women and girls in Eastern Nigeria.

 

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

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Business and Operational Purposes

• Processing donations and other transactions

• Administering scholarships, micro-financing, and skills-training programs

• Communicating about programs, initiatives, events, and organizational updates

• Responding to inquiries and requests

• Improving our website, communications, and user experience

• Supporting fundraising and outreach efforts

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Legal and Compliance Purposes

• Complying with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

• Responding to lawful requests from governmental authorities

• Protecting the rights, property, or safety of Muta and others

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Communications

Subject to applicable law, we may send you informational or fundraising communications. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails. If you subscribe to Muta’s email updates, we will use your email address to send you communications related to our work. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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Data Protection Laws

We manage personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for individuals located in the European Economic Area, where applicable.

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Donations and Transactions

If you make a donation or otherwise engage in an online transaction with Muta, you may be asked to provide personal and financial information (such as name, contact details, and payment information). This information is used solely to process and fulfill the transaction.

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and is not permanently stored on our servers.

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Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Muta’s website may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve functionality and content. You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.

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Third-Party Service Providers

Muta does not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as donation processors, email platforms, or analytics providers) solely to perform services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

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Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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Children Under 13

Muta does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or protect Muta’s legitimate interests.

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Jurisdiction

Muta is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

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Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Muta Empowerment Initiative
Email: mutainitiative@gmail.com

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Last updated: January 2, 2026