Contributor Privacy

We respect your privacy while keeping the records needed to run campaigns responsibly and meet applicable requirements.

How We Handle Your Privacy

We respect contributor privacy while maintaining the records needed to process payments, prevent fraud, administer campaigns and meet applicable legal or regulatory requirements. Public display preferences do not prevent One Million Africa or its authorized service providers from processing information needed to operate the service.

Your Choice of Privacy

Choose how you appear publicly when you support a campaign.

Available display options depend on what the platform currently supports.

Public recognition

Show the contributor name or organization where consent is provided.

Limited public display

Show initials, alias or organization label while keeping underlying account/payment records private.

No public recognition

Do not display the contributor publicly, while retaining required private transaction records.

Why We Require Identity

Compliance

Anti-money laundering (AML) laws require us to verify the source of funds.

Verification

Verifying contributors and beneficiaries, and being able to reach you about your contribution.

Integrity

Preventing fraud and abuse of the 1M social movement structure.

How We Protect You

We collect only the information needed to operate the service

Access to personal data is restricted and controlled

We share data only with authorized service providers or where required by law

We retain records only as long as required

"Our priority is your security, not just your support."

Your Privacy is Protected

Whether you choose public recognition or a private profile, we respect your decision. Your comfort and security come first.

Choose your display name or alias

Your public display preference is yours to set

Change your privacy preference at any time

Your privacy choice doesn't change how your contribution is applied to a campaign

Privacy FAQ

Can I use a pseudonym on the recognition board?

Yes. You can choose to display a nickname, initials, or an organization label, while your underlying account details are kept private.

Is my phone number kept private?

Your phone number is kept private and used to administer your contributions, verify your identity, and contact you about the service. We do not sell it.

Do you sell contributor data?

No, we do not sell contributor data. We share information only with authorized service providers and where required to operate the service, prevent fraud, or meet legal requirements.

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