Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 26/08/2024
Introduction
Welcome to Africa for SDGs. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.africaforsdgs.org (the “Site”), including information collected through our volunteer application form. By accessing the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
- Personal Data: We collect personal information through various forms on our Site, including our volunteer application form. This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Gender
- Whether you are applying as an individual or on behalf of an organization
- Name of the organization or institution (if applicable)
- Preferred volunteer roles
- Motivation for volunteering
- Availability (weekdays, weekends, or both)
- Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with our Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring/exit pages
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Process your volunteer application: We use your data to review your application, communicate with you about the status of your application, and assign you to appropriate volunteer roles.
- Operate and improve our Site: Your usage data helps us understand how users interact with our Site, allowing us to improve functionality, content, and user experience.
- Communicate with you: We may send you updates, newsletters, and information about future volunteer opportunities or events.
- Comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances:
- With our team and partners: To manage volunteer programs effectively, we may share your information with internal team members or trusted partners who assist in program coordination.
- With third-party service providers: We may use third-party companies to support our Site’s operations, such as hosting, analytics, and communication tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only as necessary to provide their services.
- For legal reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Africa for SDGs, our users, or others.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Site from outside Kenya, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Kenya or other countries where our servers or third-party service providers are located. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: You can request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Security of Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to safeguard your personal information. These measures include physical, electronic, and administrative procedures designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no security system is entirely foolproof.
Managing Your Communication Preferences
You can manage your communication preferences by contacting us at [email address]. If you choose to unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications, we will honor your request but may still need to contact you for administrative purposes, such as confirming your volunteer application status.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it as quickly as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Africa for SDGs
KEMI, 6th Parklands Avenue
Phone: +254 721 386 827
Mobile: +254 713 996 752
Email: info@africaforsdgs.org
Thank you for trusting Africa for SDGs with your personal information.