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Privacy Policy
AWJAI respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently and securely.
Last updated: 7 September 2026Protecting the information entrusted to us.
The Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (“AWJAI”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our organisation, programmes, services and website.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we may collect, how and why we use that information, the circumstances in which information may be shared, and the rights available to individuals in relation to their personal data.
This policy applies to information submitted through our website and other appropriate channels through which individuals engage with AWJAI.
Information We Collect
The information AWJAI collects depends on how you interact with us.
You may provide personal information when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, report a rights violation, share your story, make a donation, apply for an opportunity, participate in a programme or otherwise communicate with AWJAI.
Information we may collect can include:
- Your name and contact details.
- Email address and telephone number.
- Postal or residential address where relevant.
- Date of birth where required for a particular service or form.
- Information contained in enquiries, reports or stories submitted to us.
- Information relevant to legal-aid, advocacy or programme support requests.
- Donation or transaction-related information where applicable.
- Application information where you apply for employment, internships or other opportunities.
- Technical information relating to your use of our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for appropriate purposes connected with AWJAI’s work and your interaction with us.
These purposes may include:
- Responding to enquiries and requests for information.
- Assessing and responding to reports of alleged injustice or rights violations.
- Providing or coordinating legal assistance, advocacy, referrals or other appropriate support.
- Administering AWJAI programmes, projects and activities.
- Processing newsletter subscriptions and communications you have chosen to receive.
- Processing donations and maintaining appropriate financial records.
- Managing recruitment, internship and volunteer applications.
- Improving the accessibility, security and performance of our website.
- Meeting applicable legal, regulatory, financial and organisational obligations.
Our Basis for Processing Personal Information
AWJAI processes personal information only where an appropriate lawful basis applies under applicable data-protection law.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include your consent, compliance with a legal obligation, taking steps at your request, performing an agreement or pursuing legitimate organisational interests in a manner that respects your rights.
Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw that consent subject to applicable law and any other lawful basis that may permit or require continued processing.
Sensitive and Confidential Information
Because AWJAI works in the areas of access to justice, human rights, legal support and advocacy, individuals may sometimes provide information that is private, sensitive or confidential.
We recognise that information concerning alleged rights violations, legal matters, personal circumstances and vulnerable individuals may require particular care.
Where such information is collected, AWJAI seeks to limit its use and access to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose and to apply appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.
When Information May Be Shared
AWJAI does not sell personal information.
Personal information may, where appropriate and lawful, be shared with persons or organisations supporting the delivery of our work.
These may include professional advisers, legal representatives, technology and website service providers, payment service providers, programme partners or relevant authorities where disclosure is authorised or required by law.
Where we use third-party service providers, we seek to share only information reasonably necessary for the service being provided and expect personal information to be handled appropriately.
Cookies and Website Information
Like many websites, AWJAI’s website may use cookies or similar technologies to support essential website functions, remember preferences, improve performance and understand how visitors interact with the website.
Depending on the technologies used on the website, technical information may include browser type, device information, approximate location derived from technical data, pages visited and other website-usage information.
Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, visitors should be given an appropriate choice regarding their use.
Protecting Your Information
AWJAI takes reasonable organisational and technical measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse or destruction.
Access to personal information should be limited to authorised persons who require the information for legitimate organisational purposes.
No online or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore continue to review appropriate measures for protecting information entrusted to us.
How Long We Keep Information
AWJAI seeks to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or for any longer period required or permitted by applicable law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the relevant programme, legal matter or interaction, and any applicable legal, regulatory, financial or safeguarding obligations.
When information is no longer required, we seek to delete, anonymise or securely dispose of it as appropriate.
Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may have rights concerning personal information AWJAI holds about you.
To receive appropriate information about how your personal data is processed.
To request access to personal information held about you.
To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
To object to certain forms of processing where applicable.
To request restriction of processing in appropriate circumstances.
To request eligible personal information in an appropriate portable format where applicable.
To request deletion of eligible personal information where applicable.
To raise a concern about the handling of your personal information with AWJAI or the appropriate supervisory authority.
Children and Vulnerable Persons
Some of AWJAI’s justice and advocacy work may involve children or other vulnerable persons.
Where personal information relating to children or vulnerable persons is processed, AWJAI seeks to apply additional care, confidentiality and appropriate safeguarding considerations consistent with applicable law and the circumstances of the case.
Links to Other Websites
The AWJAI website may contain links to websites, services or platforms operated by third parties.
AWJAI is not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy information provided by those services before submitting personal information to them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
AWJAI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website, data-processing practices or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
When material changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.
Questions, Requests or Concerns
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise an applicable data-protection right or have a concern regarding how your personal information has been handled, please contact AWJAI.
Please provide enough information for us to understand and appropriately respond to your request. We may need to verify your identity before acting on certain requests involving personal information.
Privacy questions?
Contact AWJAI if you have a privacy-related enquiry, request or concern regarding personal information you have provided to us.