Last Updated: April 1, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
BRIDGES (Building Resilient Individuals, Developing Generational Environmental Sustainability) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our programs, or engage with us as a donor, volunteer, partner, or program participant.
By using our website or providing information to BRIDGES, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or provide us with your personal information.
What Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Make a donation
- Register for our programs or events
- Sign up as a volunteer
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Apply for mentorship programs
- Contact us with inquiries
- Participate in Ocean Splash Academy activities
The types of information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Demographic Information: Age, location, interests (when voluntarily provided)
- Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely through our payment partners)
- Program Participation: Information related to your involvement in our programs, such as school name, swim level, or workshop attendance
- Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving updates and newsletters
Automatic Information:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website addresses
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Process Donations: To securely process your contributions and provide tax receipts where applicable
- To Deliver Our Programs: To register participants for Ocean Splash Academy, mentorship programs, workshops, and events
- To Communicate With You: To send updates about our programs, impact reports, and opportunities to get involved
- To Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions and provide support
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze website usage and program engagement to better serve our community
- To Share Impact: To provide donors and partners with reports on how their support is making a difference
- For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations in Cameroon and internationally
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
When We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate our website, process donations, and deliver our programs. These include payment processors, email marketing platforms, and data storage services. All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Partners and Sponsors: When you register for a program or event that is supported by a partner organization, we may share your information with that partner with your consent or as disclosed at the time of registration.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to comply with Cameroonian data protection regulations.
With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy
BRIDGES works directly with children and young people through programs like Ocean Splash Academy and Youth Mentorship. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy in compliance with applicable laws.
- For participants under 18, we require parental or guardian consent before collecting any personal information
- Information collected about children is used only for program participation and safety purposes
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent
- Parents or guardians may request access to their child’s information or ask that it be deleted by contacting us
If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.
How We Protect Your Information
We take data security seriously. We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transmission
- Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Secure payment processing through trusted third-party providers
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (we use Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for processing where we rely on consent as the legal basis
- Right to Object: Object to our use of your information for certain purposes
- Right to Data Portability: Request that we transfer your information to another organization
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.
International Data Transfers
BRIDGES is headquartered in Cameroon, but we work with partners, donors, and volunteers around the world. If you are located outside Cameroon, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Cameroon or other countries where we operate.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as our partners, payment processors, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
If we make material changes, we will notify you through our website or by email where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
BRIDGES
1st Floor, CDC Credit Union Building
Bota, Limbe
Cameroon
Email: info@bridgesforocean.org
For privacy-related matters, please include “Privacy” in the subject line of your email.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 1, 2026, and applies to all interactions with BRIDGES, including our website, programs, and events. BRIDGES is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including Cameroon’s Law No. 2024/017 on the Protection of Personal Data.