PRIVACY POLICY

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your data.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information

When you interact with EcoAfrica, we may collect:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Volunteer application details and skills
  • Donation information and payment details
  • Partnership and collaboration inquiries
  • Newsletter subscription preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referral sources and search terms

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

  • Process volunteer applications and coordinate activities
  • Handle donations and provide tax receipts
  • Send newsletters and updates about our environmental work
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Analyze website usage to enhance user experience

INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and services
  • With partner organizations for collaborative environmental projects (with your consent)
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)
  • With your explicit consent for specific purposes

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Staff training on data protection

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information we hold
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Restrict processing of your information
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ecoafrica.org

COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Enable social media features

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: privacy@ecoafrica.org

Phone: +254 700 123 456

Address: 123 Green Street, Nairobi, Kenya