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Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026

INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or interact with Saint Maria Soledad Catholic Hospital and its registered partner organisation in Spain, Amigos de Bamenda.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

DATA CONTROLLER

For donations and institutional partnerships:

Amigos de Bamenda
C/ Francisco Silvela 54, 3º D
28028 Madrid, Spain
Registered in Spain – National Registry No. 604577
NIF: G86893864

For hospital-related inquiries:

Saint Maria Soledad Catholic Hospital
P.O. Box 157, Mankon
Bamenda, North-West Region
Cameroon

PERSONAL DATE WE MAY COLLECT

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (if provided)

  • Country of residence

  • Message content submitted through forms

  • Donation-related information (processed through secure payment providers)

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

We do not collect sensitive medical data through this website.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Process volunteer applications

  • Coordinate institutional partnerships

  • Process donations

  • Send updates (if you have opted in)

  • Improve website functionality

We process your data on the basis of:

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate interest in managing humanitarian operations

  • Legal compliance obligations

DATA SHARING

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared only with:

  • Secure payment service providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Regulatory authorities where legally required

All service providers are required to ensure appropriate data protection safeguards.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As the hospital operates in Cameroon and donations are coordinated in Spain, limited international data transfers may occur where necessary.

Such transfers are carried out with appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR standards.

DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations.

YOUR RIGHTS

Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted via the Contact page.

COOKIES

This website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality

  • Analyse traffic

  • Improve user experience

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.

CONTACT

For data protection inquiries:

Amigos de Bamenda
Madrid, Spain

Or contact us via the website’s Contact page.

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