Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Welcome to the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation website (DMF.org). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (e.g., when you sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or contact us).
• Non-Personal Information: Data about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the time and duration of your visit, collected via cookies and similar technologies.
• Donation Information: If you donate through our website, we may collect payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors) and related information like donation amount and date.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Process donations and provide receipts or acknowledgments.
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Analyze website usage to better understand our audience.
• Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors) who assist us in operating our website and programs, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or legal process.
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, our users, or the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your experience, track website performance, and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Opt out of receiving emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
• If you’re in certain regions (e.g., the EU or California), you may have additional rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, such as data portability or the right to know what data we collect.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Address: Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, Kinshasa, DRC & United States

Thank you for supporting the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation. Your trust is important to us.