Last Updated: 22 July 2023

At Pathways Autism Trust, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data. By accessing or using our website, services, or interacting with us in any manner, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

**Information Collection and Use:**

We may collect various types of information from you, including but not limited to:

1. Personal Information: Name, contact information (email address, phone number), and any other data you provide voluntarily when you interact with us, subscribe to our newsletters or participate in our events.

2. Financial Information: If you choose to make a donation or engage in financial transactions with us, we may collect billing information and payment details. However, we do not store your credit/debit card information on our servers.

3. Website Usage Data: We may gather non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and web pages visited to improve our website and enhance user experience.

**Information Use:**

We use your information for the following purposes:

1. To provide you with information and services you request from us.
2. To process donations and financial transactions securely.
3. To personalize and improve your experience on our website.
4. To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our events or initiatives.
5. To conduct internal analysis and improve our services.

**Information Sharing and Disclosure:**

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in carrying out our operations and providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).

We may also disclose your information when required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

**Data Security:**

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

**Your Choices:**

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal information held by us. If you wish to do so, please contact us at pathwaysautismtrust@zol.co.zw

You can also unsubscribe from our mailing lists or update your communication preferences at any time by following the instructions provided in our communications.

**Children’s Privacy:**

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly delete the data.

**Third-Party Links:**

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing your information.

**Changes to the Privacy Policy:**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and the revised version will be effective when posted on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

**Contact Us:**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at pathwaysautismtrust@zol.co.zw.

*Thank you for entrusting us with your personal information. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.*