Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 23, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information: We collect personal details including your name, email, phone number, donation history, and communication preferences when you donate, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.

1.2. Educational and Engagement Data: If you are a student, volunteer, or program participant, we may collect information related to your academic interests, course enrollment, and engagement in events.

1.3. Website Usage Information: We collect anonymized data on how visitors interact with our website, such as page views, device types, and IP addresses, to improve site experience and reach.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To manage donations and provide donation receipts.
• To communicate progress reports, event invitations, and newsletters.
• To improve the delivery and effectiveness of our educational programs.
• To comply with legal and financial regulations related to nonprofit reporting.

3. Data Security

We implement technical and administrative safeguards to secure your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Sharing of Information

• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications — under confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of others.
• We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

5. Donor Rights

• Request access to your donation records or personal data.
• Correct inaccurate data or withdraw consent for communications.
• Opt out of newsletters or promotional communications at any time.

6. Photos, Videos, and Testimonials

We may use photos or videos of students, events, or facilities to highlight our impact. Consent is obtained where individuals are identifiable. Testimonials may be anonymized unless permission is explicitly given.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date and post the revised version on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@mlvpvs.org
• Phone: +254 746 368 386 or +1 508 615 0456