Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: October 2025

 

Anthony Udokwu’s Foundation – Yahweh (“the Foundation”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, apply for support, volunteer with us, or otherwise engage with our charity.

 

Who we are

We are Anthony Udokwu’s Foundation – Yahweh, a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number: 1214603). Registered address: 2 Lower Gill Street, Liverpool, L3 5BB.
Contact: scholarship@anthonyudokwufoundationyahweh.co.uk

 

The information we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data: 

1. Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
2. Application details (education, background, supporting documents)
3. Volunteer details (skills, references, safeguarding checks)
4. Photos/videos where you have given consent
5. Technical data (cookies, IP address, browser type, pages visited)
6. We only collect information that is necessary for the purposes of running the Foundation and delivering support to our beneficiaries.

 

How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

1. Process scholarship applications and verify eligibility
2. Communicate with beneficiaries, volunteers, and supporters
3. Share updates about our activities (where consent is given)
4. Safeguard children and vulnerable people
5. Meet our legal and regulatory obligations
6. Improve our website and services

 

Legal basis for processing

We process data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

1. Consent (e.g. receiving updates, using photos/videos)
2. Contract (e.g. processing scholarship agreements)
3. Legal obligation (e.g. safeguarding, reporting to the Charity Commission)
4. Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website, managing volunteers)

 

Sharing your information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

1. Trustees and staff of the Foundation
2. Educational institutions (for scholarship verification)
3. Service providers who help us operate the website or email systems
4. Regulators (where legally required)

 

Data storage & security

Your information is stored securely and only accessed by authorised individuals.

We keep data only as long as necessary (e.g. scholarship records for 7 years after completion).

Digital data is password-protected; paper records are securely stored and destroyed when no longer needed.

 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

1. Essential cookies – help the website function properly.
2. Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site.
3. Third-party cookies – may be set by YouTube or Google when you view embedded videos.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

 

Your rights

You have the right to:

1. Access the personal data we hold about you
2. Correct any inaccuracies
3. Request deletion of your data (where lawful)
4. Withdraw consent at any time

 

Complain to the ICO (UK Information Commissioner’s Office) if you are unhappy with how we use your data

To exercise your rights, contact us at: scholarship@anthonyudokwufoundationyahweh.co.uk

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.