A second wasted is an animal lost
Privacy Statement
Last Updated: 04.04.2025
Impact for Wildlife (IFW) respects your right to privacy. This Privacy Statement explains who we are, how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, and how you can exercise your rights regarding your personal data.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information, please contact us at info@impactforwildlife.com.
About IFW
IFW is a global, not-for-profit organization headquartered in South Africa. We develop, publish, and maintain certification standards related to the illegal wildlife trade, aligning with the commitments outlined in the Buckingham Palace Declaration. For more information about IFW, please visit the "About Us" section of our website.
Collection & Use of Personal Information
IFW collects personal information that you provide voluntarily when you interact with us. This may include subscribing to our newsletters or updates, contacting us with inquiries, or engaging with our services and certification processes. The information collected typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. This data is used to keep you informed about our initiatives, research, events, and updates related to our mission.
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information from your device, including your IP address, geographic location (such as city or country), device type, browser type, and operating system. We also track website usage patterns, including pages visited and links clicked, to improve the website experience and ensure security. Some of this data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies, which are further explained in our Cookie Policy.
IFW may also receive personal information from third-party sources such as reCAPTCHA, owned by Google, to prevent spam and abuse, and email marketing services like MailChimp to manage communications. Additionally, if you engage with our content on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, we may collect information in accordance with those platforms’ privacy policies and your privacy settings.
How IFW Uses Your Personal Information
IFW processes your personal data to provide and improve our services and website functionality, to communicate with you about our initiatives, reports, and events, and to ensure the security of our website by preventing fraudulent activities. We also process personal data to comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
Sharing of Personal Information
IFW shares personal information only when necessary. Information may be shared with trusted service providers who support our website and communications, regulatory authorities when required by law, or other parties when you have provided explicit consent. IFW does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
IFW processes personal data based on legitimate interests, which include operating the website, communicating with users, and improving services. Personal data may also be processed with your consent, such as for marketing communications, or when required to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. When relying on legitimate interests, IFW ensures that data processing does not override your privacy.
Data Protection & Security
IFW employs appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.
International Data Transfers
As a global organization, IFW may transfer personal data to countries outside your jurisdiction. These transfers comply with South African data protection laws as well as international safeguards, including the use of standard contractual clauses where necessary.
Data Retention
IFW retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill operational, legal, and regulatory obligations. Once the information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized. If data is stored in backup archives, it is securely protected and isolated from further processing until deletion is possible.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also object to or restrict data processing, withdraw consent for marketing communications, and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@impactforwildlife.com.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
IFW uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. More details can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Updates to this Privacy Statement
IFW may update this Privacy Statement periodically to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@impactforwildlife.com