Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal information refers to any information relating to an identifiable individual. SCL collects personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website or through other direct interactions with us. This may occur when you contact us via email, telephone, mail, or other correspondence; register for an event or training; complete a contact form; apply to participate in one of our programs; request services; or submit information in connection with partnerships, employment, or other organizational engagements. The type of personal information we collect depends on the nature of your interaction with us. It may include:

• full name
• email address
• phone number
• residential or organizational address
• organization details

In addition, certain information is collected automatically when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. Such information is used to maintain the security of our website, analyze trends, improve performance and functionality, and enhance overall user experience.

How We Use Your Information

SCL uses personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, as described in this Privacy Policy, or for other purposes that are clearly communicated at the time of collection. By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Policy.

Personal information may be used to respond to inquiries and correspondence; process registrations for events, trainings, or conferences; assess and manage applications for participation in our programs; determine eligibility for services; administer, operate, and monitor our projects and initiatives; and provide updates about our programs and activities. We may also use the information to conduct internal analysis, reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities, and to improve our website content, performance, and user experience.

Where necessary, SCL may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers, consultants, partners, or implementing agencies that support the delivery of our programs and services. Such disclosures are limited to what is required for legitimate operational purposes and are subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards. Personal information may also be disclosed where required by applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests by public authorities.

In some instances, personal information may be stored or processed where service provider’s technical infrastructure is located. In such cases, SCL takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate data protection standards and safeguards are maintained in line with applicable data protection laws.

SCL does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

How We Protect Personal Data

SCL retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting legal, regulatory, contractual, monitoring, and reporting obligations. Once personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted, destroyed, or anonymized in accordance with established data protection and records management procedures.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

SCL does not share personal data with third parties except in specific and limited circumstances. Personal information may be shared where you have provided consent, and where applicable, with partner or impact organizations directly involved in delivering programs or services. We may also engage trusted third-party service providers to support website operations, data management, program implementation, or other operational functions. In such cases, these providers are contractually bound to protect personal data, maintain confidentiality, and use the information only for the purposes specified by SCL. Personal information may also be disclosed where required to comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SCL, its stakeholders, or the public.

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information. Requests for access or correction may be submitted using the contact details provided on our website, and SCL will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Updates to This Policy and Contact Information

SCL may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, services, legal and regulatory requirements, or stakeholder feedback. When updates are made, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date to ensure transparency. We encourage users to review this Policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect and manage personal information.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal data is handled, please contact us using the official contact details provided below.