Last Updated: 29th January 2025

Thank you for visiting info@plofoundation.org. The PLO Lumumba Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya) and other applicable Kenyan laws.

1. About Us
Our website address is: https://plofoundation.org/

2. Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you interact with our website, such as when you:

Contact us: We collect your name, email address, and any details you provide when you fill out our contact form.
Make a donation: We collect information necessary to process donations, including your name, contact details, donation amount, and payment details. (Note: We do not store your credit card or other payment information; this is securely handled by our payment processor.)
Subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address if you subscribe to receive updates about the PLO Lumumba Foundation.
Browse our website: We may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:

Respond to inquiries and provide support.
Process donations and issue receipts.
Send updates on our activities (if you have subscribed).
Analyze website usage to improve functionality.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Kenyan law.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, email communication, payment processing, and other essential services. All providers are required to comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019.
Legal authorities: If required by Kenyan law, we may disclose information to legal authorities or regulatory bodies.

5. Payment Processing
We use trusted payment integrators to process online donations. Your payment information is collected and processed securely by these third-party providers. We do not store or retain your credit card or other sensitive payment details on our servers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of our payment integrators for further details.

6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside Kenya, we ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, particularly Part VI, which governs cross-border data transfers. We take necessary safeguards to protect your information in such cases.

7. Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Access controls to limit unauthorized access.
Secure servers for data storage.

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, in compliance with Section 25 of the Data Protection Act, 2019. If retention is required by law, we will store the data securely.

9. Your Rights Under Kenyan Law
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data when no longer necessary.
Object to processing of your data for direct marketing.
Withdraw consent for data collection where applicable.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@plofoundation.org.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve website functionality. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:

📩 Email: info@plofoundation.org