Privacy Policy

TAMOJA Foundation, Inc. Privacy Policy

Effective Date: immediate

At TAMOJA Foundation, Inc. hereinafter TAMOJA Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you interact with us, whether through our website, social media channels, donations, programs, or other services.

By engaging with TAMOJA Foundation, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us when you interact with our website, donate, volunteer, attend events, or participate in our programs. The types of personal information we collect may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Demographic Information: Age, gender, and location.

Payment Information: For donations, we may collect billing information (e.g., credit card details or bank account information), but we do not store full payment details. Payments are processed securely through third-party services.

Volunteer and Program Participation Information: If you participate in any of our programs or volunteer, we may collect information relevant to your involvement.

Sensitive Information: In some cases, we may collect sensitive information related to the nature of our work, including personal experiences with gender-based or intimate partner violence, but this will only be done with your explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect from you is used for the following purposes:

Provide Services: To offer programs, services, and support related to gender-based and intimate partner violence prevention.

Process Donations: To manage and process your donations, including issuing receipts and acknowledgments.

Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programs, events, and initiatives. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

Event and Program Management: To coordinate and communicate details about events, workshops, and other community engagements.

Legal and Compliance: To comply with any applicable legal requirements, such as fundraising regulations and reporting obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

TAMOJA Foundation takes the security of your personal information seriously. We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption, and firewalls, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Data Access: Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, who need it to perform their duties.

Third-Party Services: We use trusted third-party services for payment processing, social media and email communication. These third parties are obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with relevant laws.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with third-party service providers for the purposes described in this policy, such as payment processors, email marketing services, or event organizers. These third parties are required to protect your information and may only use it for the specific purposes for which we share it with them.

We may also disclose your personal information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of TAMOJA Foundation and its members.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if the information is inaccurate.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails, messages or newsletters from us by clicking the unsubscribe link in our communications or contacting us directly.
• Delete Your Information: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements or if the information is necessary for ongoing services.
• Withdraw Consent: If you have provided sensitive data (such as personal experiences with violence) or consented to any use of your data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at https://tamoja.org/contact.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your user experience, track usage patterns, and gather analytical data. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

7. Children’s Privacy

TAMOJA Foundation does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to this policy will be posted on our website, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

TAMOJA Foundation

Email: hello [at] tamoja.org

Website: http://tamoja.org