GROW Common Initiative Group (GROW CIG) respects the privacy of our members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you interact with our website, register as a member, or use our savings and loan services. By using growcig.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
When you register as a member or contact us through our website, we may collect personal information such as your full name, phone number, email address, national ID or passport number, physical address, profession, and details related to your savings, Njangi, or loan activity. We may also collect basic technical information such as browser type and IP address to help us maintain and improve the site.
We use member information to process membership registration, manage savings and loan accounts, communicate updates about group meetings and Njangi cycles, respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form, and meet our record-keeping obligations under Cameroon's cooperative law. We do not sell member information to third parties. Information may be shared with relevant government or regulatory bodies where required by law, such as the Regional Delegation of Cooperative Societies and Common Initiative Groups.
GROW CIG takes reasonable steps to protect member information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, consistent with the transparency and accountability principles set out in our Articles of Association. Members have the right to consult their own records held by the group, as provided for under our internal rules. If you have questions about how your information is handled, or wish to request a correction, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. This policy may be updated from time to time, and any changes will be reflected on this page.