Little Steps Big Dreams (LSBD) (“LSBD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), where applicable. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data in connection with our programs, outreach activities, and website.

1. Data Controller

LSBD Foundation is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: thelittlestepsbigdreamsteam@gmail.com
Phone: +2349035637518
Address: Ile-Ife, Osun State. Nigeria

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to interactions with our website, participation in LSBD programs and outreach activities, engagement as a donor, volunteer, partner, or supporter, and direct communications with LSBD. We do not knowingly collect personal data beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

3. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

We collect only data that is necessary, relevant, and limited to the purposes outlined in this policy.

Identity and Contact Data: Name, phone number, email address, location, provided voluntarily.

Participation and Program Data: Attendance records, engagement levels, basic learning progress indicators.

Children’s Data (Enhanced Protection Category): Limited data such as first name, age range, and learning level. No sensitive personal identifiers (such as full home addresses, biometric data, or government ID numbers) are collected from children.

Donor and Transaction Data: Donation records and communication history. LSBD does not collect or store full payment card details.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data strictly under the following lawful bases: consent obtained clearly and explicitly where required, legitimate interests limited to program delivery, communication, and impact assessment and balanced against your rights, legal obligation where required under applicable law, vital interests particularly in safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals. We do not rely on implied or assumed consent.

5. Purpose Limitation

Personal data is collected for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes and is not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.

These purposes include program delivery and coordination, monitoring and evaluation of impact, communication with participants, donors, and partners, safeguarding and protection of beneficiaries, and compliance with legal and funding obligations. We do not use personal data for advertising, profiling, or commercial resale.

6. Children’s Data and Safeguarding

Children’s data is subject to strict safeguards. We collect only the minimum data required, obtain verifiable consent from a parent, guardian, or caregiver before collection or use, restrict access to authorized personnel only, prohibit the use of children’s data for marketing or unrelated purposes. Images, videos, or identifiable content involving children are used only with explicit, informed consent and solely for documentation, reporting, or awareness purposes.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or commercially distribute personal data. We may share limited personal data only where necessary with service providers supporting operations (e.g., payment processors), partners and funders for reporting and accountability in aggregated or anonymized form where possible, and legal or regulatory authorities where required. All third parties are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

8. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside your jurisdiction, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including contractual protections aligned with GDPR standards.

9. Data Retention and Minimization

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for program delivery, safeguarding, reporting, and legal compliance. We regularly review stored data and securely delete or anonymize data that is no longer required. We do not retain data indefinitely without justification.

10. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including restricted access to personal data, secure storage systems, confidentiality obligations for staff and volunteers, and basic data protection training for personnel handling sensitive information. While we take reasonable steps to protect data, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Breach Protocol

In the event of a personal data breach, LSBD will assess and contain the breach promptly, mitigate potential harm, notify affected individuals where there is a high risk, notify relevant authorities where legally required, and document the breach and actions taken.

12. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate or incomplete data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to certain processing activities, withdraw consent at any time, and lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority. Requests will be responded to within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

13. No Use of Cookies or Tracking Technologies

LSBD Foundation does not use cookies, tracking technologies, or behavioral analytics tools on its website at this time. We do not track users across websites or collect behavioral browsing data. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and consent will be obtained where required.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. LSBD is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites.

15. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or program changes. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued engagement with LSBD constitutes acknowledgment of the updated policy.

16. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Email: thelittlestepsbigdreamsteam@gmail.com
Phone: +2349035637518
Address: Ile-Ife, Osun State. Nigeria

By engaging with the Little Steps Big Dreams Foundation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.