Sankofa Travels with Kofi Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 21, 2026

Sankofa Travels with Kofi (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants, supporters, donors, volunteers, website visitors, and program applicants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, social media platforms, events, educational programs, travel experiences, and online forms.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth
• Emergency contact information
• Passport information (for international travel participants)
• Parent or guardian information for minors
• Educational information related to program applications

Payment Information

When making donations, paying program fees, or purchasing travel packages, payment information is processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our systems.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

Photos, Videos, and Media

We may collect and use photographs, videos, testimonials, and recordings from events, educational programs, travel experiences, and community activities for promotional, educational, and historical purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect to:

• Administer educational programs and travel experiences
• Process registrations, applications, and donations
• Communicate with participants and supporters
• Provide newsletters and updates
• Improve our services and programs
• Maintain participant safety and emergency preparedness
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements
• Promote our mission and activities

Children’s Privacy

The Sankofa Scholars Program serves youth participants. We collect information about minors only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and only as necessary to administer our programs safely and effectively.

Parents and guardians may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s information, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Travel partners, airlines, hotels, and tour operators when necessary to provide travel services
• Service providers who help us operate our programs and website
• Payment processors
• Government agencies when required by law
• Emergency personnel when necessary to protect participant health or safety

All third parties are expected to protect personal information appropriately.

Email and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your contact information, we may send updates about:

• Educational programs
• Travel opportunities
• Community events
• Fundraising campaigns
• Organizational news

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance. You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request information about how your data is used

Third-Party Links

Our website and social media pages may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Sankofa Travels with Kofi
Petersburg, Virginia

Email: kofi@sankofatravelswithkofi.org
Website: www.sankofatravelswithkofi.org

By participating in our programs, using our website, or submitting information to us, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.