Effective Date: March 10, 2026
The Alliance on Infectious Diseases in Africa (AIDA) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways:
- Information You Provide: When you use our Contact Form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content to respond to your inquiry.
- Donation Information: When you donate, your transaction is processed by our third-party partner, Donorbox. AIDA receives your name, email, and mailing address for tax-receipt purposes, but we do not see or store your full credit card numbers or bank details.
- Automated Tracking: We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools collect “log data” such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small data files) to improve your experience.
- Google Analytics: Helps us measure how users interact with website content.
- Microsoft Clarity: Helps us see how users navigate the site through heatmaps and session replays to improve our design.
- You can opt-out of tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Process and acknowledge your tax-deductible donations.
- Respond to questions sent via our contact forms.
- Analyze website traffic to improve our outreach and mission impact.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate (e.g., Donorbox for payments, or Google/Microsoft for analytics). These providers are legally bound to keep your data confidential.
5. Your Rights
As a California-incorporated organization, we respect your rights to:
- Request a copy of the data we have about you.
- Request that we correct or delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of future communications at any time.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Alliance on Infectious Diseases in Africa (AIDA) [333 City Boulevard West, Suite 363, Orange, CA 92868] Email: [info@aida-usa.org]