Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Information We Collect

The African Book Challenge ("ABC", "we", "us") collects personal information that you voluntarily provide when you make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or otherwise interact with our website. This may include your name, email address, mailing address, and payment information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to process donations, send donation receipts, deliver our newsletter ("The Bookshelf"), respond to inquiries, and communicate about our programs and impact. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website: Donorbox (donation processing), Mailchimp (email newsletters), Vercel (web hosting), Google Analytics (website analytics), and Resend (transactional email). Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes and to remember your preferences (such as dismissing the announcement bar). You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption to protect your personal information. Donation processing is handled by Donorbox, which is PCI DSS compliant.

Your Rights

You may request to view, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@africanbookchallenge.org. You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at info@africanbookchallenge.org.

African Book Challenge · 501(c)(3) · EIN 80-0561005