Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 19, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Dryland Solutions ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

Our mission at Dryland Solutions is to rejuvenate the semi-desert grassland ecosystem in Somalia. As a non-profit organization, we value transparency and respect for your privacy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our website
  • Make donations through PayPal

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information provided in message content when contacting us
  • Payment information processed by our third-party payment processor (PayPal)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Send you our newsletter and updates about our work
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Process your donations
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve our website and services

4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

  • To our trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (such as PayPal for processing donations)
  • When required by law or to protect our rights
  • With your consent

5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to opt-out of communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. CONTACT US

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

Dryland Solutions
Based in Toronto, Canada
Email: hello@drylandsolutions.org

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada and the Province of Ontario, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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