Last updated: 16th January, 2026.

Scotphils Empowerment Organization (“SPEO”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, responsible, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you interact with our website, programs, and services.

By using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Scotphils Empowerment Organization is a non-profit organization based in Nigeria, dedicated to empowering communities through education, welfare support, and sustainable development initiatives.

Website: https://www.scotphils.org

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Scotphils Empowerment Organization is the Data Controller.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect only the personal data necessary to fulfill our mission and operate effectively.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message content (via contact forms)
• Information related to donations, partnerships, volunteering, or enquiries

Purpose:

• To respond to enquiries and communications
• To process donations and issue acknowledgements
• To manage partnerships, volunteering, and outreach activities
• To improve our services and website

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent
• Legitimate interests in operating and improving our organization
• Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

Donations and Payments

We do not store or process credit or debit card information directly on our website. All payments are handled securely through third-party payment processors or via bank transfers. These providers are responsible for their own data protection practices.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

After approval, your comment and profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public.

Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.

Images of beneficiaries, particularly children, are shared responsibly and with respect for dignity and privacy.

Contact Forms

When you submit information through our contact forms, we collect the details provided solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and maintaining appropriate communication records.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience.

• If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
• Temporary cookies may be set to check browser compatibility.
• Login cookies store login and display preferences. These expire according to standard WordPress settings.
• Publishing or editing content may create a short-lived cookie that stores no personal data.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed tracking tools, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers only where necessary, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Email and communication services
• Payment processors
• Spam detection services

All third parties are required to handle data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

• Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and engagement.
• Personal data submitted through contact forms is retained only as long as necessary for communication and record-keeping.
• Registered user data (if applicable) is stored in user profiles and can be edited or deleted by the user or administrators.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

These rights are subject to legal and regulatory requirements.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Some data may be processed outside Nigeria or the European Economic Area by trusted service providers with appropriate safeguards in place.

Children’s Privacy

We take special care to protect the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: info@scotphils.org

Scotphils Empowerment Organization is committed to transparency, accountability, and respect for personal data.