Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how Integrity & Legitimacy Verification Council (ILeVeC) handles information when individuals or organizations interact with us through our website, communications, or verification processes.

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

ILeVeC respects privacy and operates on the principle that trust and legitimacy depend on responsible information handling. We limit data collection to what is necessary for our verification mandate and do not engage in unnecessary or intrusive data processing.

2. Information We Collect

ILeVeC does not collect personal information unrelated to organizational verification. Information collected is limited to:

• Official organizational contact details
• Information submitted by authorized representatives acting in an official capacity
• Communications sent to ILeVeC via email or website contact forms
• Information required to assess organizational legitimacy and funding readiness

3. How Information Is Used

Information is used solely to:

• Respond to enquiries and official communications
• Conduct verification and assurance assessments
• Support donor due diligence and funding decisions
• Maintain internal records and accountability

ILeVeC does not use information for unrelated marketing activities or profiling.

4. Website Communications

When you submit a message through the ILeVeC website, the information provided is used only to respond to your enquiry and is directed to authorized personnel. Website communications are not shared beyond what is necessary to address the enquiry.

5. Information Sharing

Information may be shared internally within ILeVeC or with verification partners under confidentiality obligations. Where verification is conducted under mandate, relevant information may be shared with the mandating entity within the agreed scope.

6. Data Security

ILeVeC applies reasonable safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Access is restricted to individuals with a legitimate operational need.

7. Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill verification, operational, or legal purposes. Once no longer required, it is securely deleted or archived.

8. Updates to This Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in operations or best practice. The most current version will be made available on the ILeVeC website.

9. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
Email: privacy@ilevec.com