Effective Date: September 2025
Privacy policy.
Who We Are
Action Lesotho is an Irish charity (Charity Number: 20067144) supporting communities in Lesotho.Email: info@actionlesotho.ieAddress: 32 The Mall, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
What Data We Collect
Name and contact details (when donating or contacting us)Payment details (processed securely via Stripe – we do not store card numbers)Email preferences (newsletter subscriptions)Technical information (IP address, browser type) for analytics
How We Use Your Data
To process donations and issue receiptsTo communicate with you (if you opt in)To improve our website and servicesTo meet legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Bases
Consent (for newsletters and communications)Contract (for donation processing)Legal obligation (financial/charity law compliance)Legitimate interest (improving services and supporter relations)
Sharing Your Data
We never sell or rent your personal data.We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., Stripe, Squarespace) acting on our behalf.Where required by law, data may be shared with regulators.
Data Storage and Security
All personal data is stored securely and in line with GDPR.Squarespace hosts our website: Squarespace Privacy.Stripe processes payments: Stripe Privacy.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary or required by law.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you can request to:Access, correct, or delete your dataRestrict or object to processingWithdraw consent (where applicable)Request data portability
To exercise your rights, email: info@actionlesotho.ie
Cookie Notice
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website.Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies - required for the site to function (e.g., donations, security).Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).Preference cookies - remember settings such as language or donation preferences.Marketing cookies - may be set by third-party services (e.g., social media platforms) to measure campaign performance.
Your Choices
When you visit our site, you will be asked if you consent to non-essential cookies. You may:Accept all cookiesReject non-essential cookiesAdjust preferences at any time via your browser settings
For more information about cookies and how to control them, see www.allaboutcookies.org.