1. Introduction

Slum Child Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our programs. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and through automated technologies.

A. Personal Information You Provide:
  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you donate, sign up for updates, or contact us.
  • Financial Data: Payment information (credit/debit card details, PayPal info) processed securely by third-party payment processors. We do not store full card details on our servers.
  • Background Information: Information you choose to provide when applying to volunteer or partner with us.
B. Automatically Collected Information:
  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website (pages visited, time spent, links clicked) collected via cookies and similar technologies.
  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and issue receipts.
  • To communicate with you about our work, campaigns, and impact.
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • To improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
  • To comply with legal obligations and manage our organization effectively.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), our processing of your personal information is based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for newsletters).
  • The necessity to perform a contract (e.g., processing your donation).
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and promoting our nonprofit mission, which do not override your fundamental rights.
5. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in payment processing, website hosting, email delivery, and analytics, under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
  • With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your explicit permission.
6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction or Objection: Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at slumchildfoundation@gmail.com. We will respond within one month.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting laws for donation records), or resolve disputes.

9. International Data Transfers

We are based in Kenya. If you are accessing our services from outside Kenya, your information may be transferred to and processed in Kenya, which may have different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure your data is protected adequately.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Slum Child Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: slumchildfoundation@gmail.com