At CEMREST, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our program participants, donors, partners, and other stakeholders. This privacy policy outlines our data practices and the measures we take to safeguard your information.

Information We Collect
CEMREST collects the following categories of personal information:

Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)
Demographic data (age, gender, occupation, etc.)
Financial information (donation history, bank account details, etc.) for donors
Program participation data (enrollment records, progress reports, etc.)
Feedback and communication records (surveys, correspondence, etc.)
We collect this information directly from you when you engage with our programs, make a donation, or communicate with our organization. We may also obtain some data from publicly available sources or through our partnerships with other organizations.

How We Use Your Information
CEMREST uses the personal information we collect to:

Administer and improve our programs and services
Process donations and manage donor relationships
Communicate with you about our work and upcoming initiatives
Analyze program impact and report to funders/stakeholders
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Security and Retention
CEMREST takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure. This includes encrypted data storage, secure communication protocols, and restricted access controls.

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or destroy it.

Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to access, review, and request changes to the personal information we hold about you. You may also choose to withdraw your consent for us to use your data at any time.

To exercise these rights or if you have any other questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

This privacy policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated. We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest information on how CEMREST protects your privacy.