WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

While Orchard: Africa takes reasonable measures to ensure that the contents of this website are accurate and complete, Orchard: Africa makes no representations or warranties, whether express or implied, as to the quality, timeliness, operation, integrity, availability, or functionality of this website or as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on this website.

All information provided on this website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, completeness, or non-infringement, as may be allowed in law.  Orchard: Africa does not accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions on this website.

In addition to the disclaimers contained elsewhere in these terms and conditions, Orchard: Africa also makes no warranty or representation, whether expressed or implied, that the information or files available on this website are free of viruses, spyware, malware, trojans, destructive materials or any other data or code which is able to corrupt, destroy, compromise or jeopardise the operation, stability, security functionality or content of your computer system, computer network, hardware or software in any way.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Orchard: Africa shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential injury, loss or damages which might arise from your use of, or reliance upon, any material or content contained in, or inability to use, and/or unlawful activity on, the website and/or any linked third-party website.

You hereby indemnify Orchard: Africa against any loss, claim or damage which may be suffered by yourself or any third party arising in any way from your use of this website and/or any linked third-party website.

 

CHANGES TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Orchard: Africa reserves the right to update and/or amend the terms and conditions from time to time and without any notice, and you are accordingly encouraged to check the website regularly. Any such change will only apply to your use of this website after the change is displayed on this website. If you use this website after such updated or amended terms and conditions have been displayed on this website, you will be deemed to have accepted such updates or amendments.

 

AVAILABILITY AND TERMINATION

We will use reasonable endeavours to maintain the availability of the website, except during scheduled maintenance periods, and reserve the right to discontinue providing the website or any part thereof with or without notice to you. Orchard: Africa may in its sole discretion terminate, suspend, and modify this website, with or without notice to you. You agree that Ochard: Africa will not be liable to you if it chooses to suspend, modify, or terminate this website.

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GOVERNING LAW

These terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Your continued use of the website will constitute your consent and submission to the jurisdiction of the South African courts regarding all proceedings, transactions, applications, or the like instituted by either party against the other, arising from any of these terms and conditions.

PRIVACY POLICY FOR ORCHARD AFRICA

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 11, 2024

Orchard: Africa (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us online.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you make a contribution, register for an event, sign up for updates, or otherwise engage with us. This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Payment information (such as credit card or bank account details)

  • Donation history

  • Any other information you choose to provideWe also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages you visit on our website

  • Time and date of your visit

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

  • Processing and acknowledging donations

  • Communicating with you about your contribution and updates on our mission

  • Sending newsletters and fundraising appeals (if you opt-in)

  • Improving our website, services, and user experience

  • Ensuring compliance with legal obligations and maintaining security

3. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We use secure encryption technologies such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to protect your data during transmission. Additionally, we follow industry best practices to safeguard the information you provide to us from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Payment information is securely processed through third-party payment processors, and we do not store full credit card or bank account numbers on our servers.

4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations (e.g., payment processors)

  • As required by law or to comply with legal processes

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other structural change in our organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

6. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

  • Access and Update: You may request to access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you.

  • Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website and services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Orchard: Africa
1176 E. Warner Rd. 
Suite 201
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Email: hello@orchardafrica.org
Phone: (480) 966-9037