Effective Date: June 20, 2025
Last Updated: None
Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and data rights of all individuals who use our digital platforms. This Cookies Policy outlines how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, mobile app, and other digital interfaces (collectively referred to as the “Site”) to provide services, monitor engagement, and improve user experience.
As a non-profit humanitarian platform, Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union primarily uses digital tools to collect, process, and manage data of beneficiaries enrolled in our programs. These activities include but are not limited to: registration, welfare program coordination, digital documentation of aid distribution, and communication with stakeholders. As part of our data collection process, cookies help facilitate these interactions securely and efficiently.
In line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and global standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we ensure that cookie use is transparent, purposeful, and strictly regulated. We do not use cookies to profile beneficiaries in any way that contravenes their right to dignity, privacy, or lawful processing.
This policy provides comprehensive information about what cookies are, how and why we use them, the categories of cookies we deploy, how you can control your cookie preferences, and your legal rights. Your continued use of the Site constitutes consent to our use of cookies, in accordance with this policy.
We encourage you to read this policy carefully and revisit it regularly, as it may be updated to reflect evolving legal requirements or technological innovations in our service delivery.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are generated by a web server and sent to your browser, allowing the site to recognise your device and retain information about your preferences or past actions.
These files serve a wide variety of functions. For instance, they can remember your login details so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you access a secure area. Cookies also support faster navigation, enable the delivery of personalised content, and help monitor user behaviour for analytical and administrative purposes.
Cookies can be classified based on duration and source. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period. First-party cookies are placed directly by Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union, while third-party cookies are set by service providers integrated into our platform, such as analytics or cloud-hosting services.
Cookies do not typically collect personal data that identifies you directly. However, some cookies may interact with information that becomes personal when combined with other data (such as a user ID or IP address), in which case the protections under the NDPA and other applicable privacy laws apply.
We use cookies responsibly and in accordance with applicable legislation, ensuring that the data collected is minimised, anonymised when possible, and strictly used for legitimate purposes related to service delivery, platform performance, and beneficiary engagement.
Cookies deployed on Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union platform vary in duration depending on their function and classification. As a privacy-conscious organisation, we minimise cookie lifespan to what is reasonably necessary to fulfil their intended purpose.
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They help maintain session integrity, particularly when filling out registration forms or navigating secured areas of our Site. These cookies do not store any personal data and are essential for a smooth and secure browsing experience.
Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. These cookies typically remember login credentials (if opted), language settings, and other custom preferences. The duration of persistent cookies may range from a few days to a maximum of 13 months, in accordance with NDPA and global best practices.
Each cookie placed—whether by us or a third-party provider—has a predefined expiry date embedded in its configuration. We ensure that no cookie remains active beyond its justified lifecycle, and we regularly audit cookie lifespans to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.
You may at any time clear both session and persistent cookies manually through your browser settings. Doing so, however, may affect your experience and disable custom features that depend on cookies.
We maintain a cookie inventory and lifecycle policy as part of our data retention governance framework and ensure automated purging of expired cookies where technically feasible.
We use cookies for several lawful and specific purposes aimed at improving your experience as a user or beneficiary of Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union. First, cookies help ensure that the website functions as intended—enabling features such as secure login, form submissions, and session management.
Secondly, cookies allow us to analyse how users interact with the Site. These performance cookies collect anonymised information that helps us understand which pages are most visited, how users navigate our platform, and where improvements may be necessary. This data enables us to optimise our digital tools for accessibility and user-friendliness, especially for low-income beneficiaries who may be digitally marginalised.
Thirdly, we use cookies to remember your preferences. For example, if you choose a particular language, regional setting, or accessibility mode, functionality cookies ensure that your choices persist on future visits. This improves user satisfaction and reduces the barriers to accessing essential services.
Fourth, in specific instances, we use cookies to personalise content, such as displaying custom messages, reminders about program schedules, or relevant community updates. These cookies are designed to respect your privacy and are never used to display third-party advertisements or intrusive marketing.
Finally, cookies help ensure security on our platform. We use certain cookies to detect fraudulent activity, ensure authentication integrity, and monitor system vulnerabilities. This is especially crucial as we handle sensitive welfare data, including health, household, and financial conditions of our beneficiaries.
The cookies we use fall into four main categories, each serving a distinct and lawful purpose in line with the NDPA and global privacy frameworks. These categories are Strictly Necessary, Performance, Functionality, and Analytics Cookies.
**Strictly Necessary Cookies** are essential for the Site to function. They enable core functions like secure login, user authentication, session management, and application form completion. Without these cookies, parts of our platform would not work properly. These cookies do not store any personal data and cannot be disabled.
**Performance Cookies** allow us to gather statistical information about how visitors use our Site. These cookies track user behaviour anonymously—such as time spent on a page or links clicked—and help us identify and fix usability issues. Performance cookies enhance our understanding of how users engage with our programs online.
**Functionality Cookies** help us remember your settings and choices. For example, if you set the site to display text in a larger font for accessibility, this preference is stored via a functionality cookie. These cookies are important for inclusivity, particularly for visually impaired users or those with limited digital literacy.
**Analytics Cookies**, often placed by third-party providers like Google Analytics, help us track overall website traffic and demographics. The data from these cookies is used in aggregate form and never identifies individual users. It assists us in planning digital campaigns and improving service delivery outcomes.
We do not currently use advertising cookies, and we do not allow third-party marketing on our Site. Should this policy change, we will seek your explicit consent before deploying any such cookies.
In compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, cookies that are not strictly necessary are only activated after we obtain your informed, freely given, specific, and unambiguous consent. Consent is gathered through a pop-up banner when you first visit our Site, where you can choose to accept, reject, or customise cookie settings.
This process is transparent and allows you to make granular decisions about which categories of cookies you allow. You may update your preferences or withdraw consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on the Site footer.
Our legal basis for processing strictly necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning of our digital platform. For all other cookies, we rely on your consent, as required by the NDPA, GDPR, and similar privacy frameworks. This ensures compliance and respects your data sovereignty.
We record and store your consent status in a secure database to demonstrate compliance with regulatory obligations. We may also use a third-party tool to manage consent logs in an auditable format.
If you are under the age of 18, or a vulnerable person under the care of a guardian, we do not knowingly collect cookies-based data unless the guardian consents on your behalf. We encourage parents or guardians to contact us for more information on child-friendly data policies.
In some cases, we integrate third-party tools into our Site to enhance its usability or collect aggregate usage data. These tools may place cookies on your device, and their policies apply in addition to ours.
We carefully vet all third-party service providers to ensure they uphold equivalent data protection standards. We have signed Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with these providers, and where applicable, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international data transfers under the NDPA and global standards.
We do not permit third parties to use cookies for profiling or targeting ads to our beneficiaries. Any cookies used by third parties on our Site are for performance, security, or session-based functionalities only.
If you click on a link to a third-party site (e.g., a payment gateway or partner NGO), their own cookie policies will apply. We encourage you to read those policies independently.
Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union assumes no responsibility for cookies used outside of our domain and advises users to exercise caution when leaving our Site.
To enhance the functionality and analytics of our Site, Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union incorporates cookies and tracking tools from trusted third-party service providers. These third parties set cookies on our Site to collect non-personally identifiable information for legitimate purposes, including performance tracking, security analytics, and user experience improvement.
One such tool is Google Analytics, which helps us understand how users interact with our platform by tracking page visits, bounce rates, and general user behaviour. This data is collected in aggregated form and is used solely to enhance content delivery, navigation, and accessibility. IP addresses are anonymised before storage to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
We may also use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of community engagement campaigns or track conversions related to awareness drives or fundraising efforts. This data is not used for commercial advertising or profiling but helps us improve communication with our audience.
All third-party cookies used on our platform are subject to their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. You can find these at:
We carefully vet each third-party vendor for data protection compliance and ensure that Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place before any integration. Where applicable, we ensure international data transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards in line with the NDPA and other applicable laws.
Users are advised to read the linked policies to fully understand how their information may be handled by these third-party platforms. We accept no liability for third-party cookies used outside the scope of our direct service operations.
You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. At any time, you can manage or disable cookies by adjusting the settings in your browser. Most modern browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or set preferences for certain websites.
Instructions for managing cookies can be found on browser support pages:
Please note that disabling some cookies, particularly the strictly necessary ones, may affect the performance and functionality of our Site. For example, registration forms or secure login pages may no longer function correctly.
In addition to browser controls, we provide an in-site cookie management panel. This tool allows you to revisit your choices and toggle different categories of cookies on or off.
For further help, you can contact our Data Protection Officer via the contact details provided below.
As a user or beneficiary, you have the right to exercise control over your personal data, including data collected via cookies. These rights are provided under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and, where applicable, the GDPR.
You have the right to:
Omo Offa Ni Mi Development Union is committed to respecting your rights and will act on any request within the statutory timeframe, usually within 30 days. We have internal procedures and a designated DPO to manage these requests efficiently.
If your data has been collected by a third party through embedded cookies, we will refer you to that third party for further action. However, we are available to provide guidance in navigating such complaints.
Your privacy and dignity are central to our mission, and we view cookie transparency as part of our broader duty of care to vulnerable populations.
We may revise this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or our internal data governance practices. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Substantive changes to the way we use cookies will be communicated prominently through a notice on our homepage or via email, where applicable. We may also prompt you to review or renew your cookie consent if the changes significantly alter how your data is collected.
We encourage all users to periodically review this Policy to stay informed of our data practices. Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance of the updated terms.
Archived versions of the Cookies Policy may be made available upon request to demonstrate compliance with the NDPA or regulatory inquiries.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookies Policy or your rights under data protection laws, please contact us at:
We are committed to prompt and respectful engagement with all inquiries, especially those concerning data rights and privacy-related feedback.