1. INTRODUCTION

Heart of Lightness (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website heartoflightness.org (“Website”) or engage with our investment and development services.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1. Information You Provide We may collect:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Professional information (company name, role, industry)
• Investment-related information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) – Device information
• Location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. USE OF INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process investment inquiries and communications
• Send administrative information
• Analyze and improve our Website
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. INFORMATION SHARING

We may share your information with:

• Project partners and local organizations in Africa
• Service providers and contractors 
• Legal and regulatory authorities
• Professional advisers
• Business partners (with your consent) We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As we operate internationally, particularly in African markets, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve Website functionality
• Analyze usage patterns
• Remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new effective date.

12. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

13. SPECIFIC REGIONAL RIGHTS

13.1. European Economic Area (EEA) Residents If applicable, we comply with GDPR requirements for EEA residents.

13.2. California Residents If applicable, we comply with CCPA requirements for California residents.

14. CONTACT US

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us through:  Contact Us

15. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal information based on:

• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate interests
• Your consent

16. ACCOUNTABILITY

We are committed to:

• Regular privacy impact assessments
• Staff training on data protection
• Maintaining records of processing activities
• Prompt breach notification procedures

END OF PRIVACY POLICY