Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

JIVITA Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Tanzania. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the JIVITA Foundation website and related online services.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and message content submitted through forms.
• Donation-related communications: details you provide by email when you inquire about donating or supporting our work.
• Technical data: device information, browser type, approximate location (city/country), and website usage data.
• Cookies: small files used to help the site function and understand traffic.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages submitted through contact forms.
• Coordinate partnerships, programs, services, volunteering, and event participation.
• Process and acknowledge donations, and communicate about donation options when requested.
• Improve website performance, security, and user experience.
• Comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and users.

4. Legal basis

Where applicable, we process personal information based on consent (e.g., when you submit a form), legitimate interests (e.g., website security and improvement), and compliance with legal obligations.

5. How we share information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers that help us operate the website (hosting, security, email delivery, analytics).
• Partners only when needed to coordinate activities you request or participate in.
• Authorities if required by law, or to protect safety and prevent fraud.

6. Cookies and analytics

Cookies help the website work properly and may be used to understand site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Messages may be kept to maintain communication history and respond effectively.

8. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online system is 100% secure. Please avoid sending sensitive information through website forms.

9. Children’s privacy

Our website is not intended for children to submit personal information without a parent/guardian or school authority. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal information. To make a request, email info@jivitafoundation.org.

11. External links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.