Privacy Policy

1. Overview & Data Stewardship

APC CARES ("Community Access to Resources & Empowerment Services") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our volunteers, community members, coordinators, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, store, and process personal information submitted through our official website and volunteer portals.

2. Information We Collect

When you register as a volunteer, request community assistance, or send an inquiry through our platform, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Full name, phone number, email address.
• Geopolitical Details: State of residence, Local Government Area (LGA), and Ward name/number.
• Engagement Preferences: Preferred volunteer role, skill categories, and optional messages.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected by APC CARES is strictly utilized for support group operations, including:

• Connecting volunteer champions with their respective State and LGA coordination steering teams.
• Verifying beneficiaries for official empowerment schemes, medical outreaches, and educational grants.
• Sending official support group announcements, press releases, and town-hall invitations.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third-party commercial entities under any circumstances.

4. Data Security & Confidentiality

APC CARES maintains technical and organizational measures to safeguard submitted data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All volunteer registries are managed directly by authorized officers at the National Secretariat.