Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 25, 2026
1. Who We Are
Kenya Diaspora Governance Initiative is the data controller for personal information collected through this Platform.
2. Information We Collect
- Identity data: full name, date of birth, country of residence, KYC documents.
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address.
- Financial data: donation amount, payment channel, transaction reference. We do not store full card numbers.
- Technical data: IP address, device information, log files, and cookies.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to operate the Platform, verify your identity, process donations, send transactional and (with your consent) marketing communications, comply with legal obligations, and prevent fraud.
4. Legal Basis
We process personal data under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, and applicable international standards (including GDPR for residents of the EU/EEA). The lawful bases include contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interests, and your consent.
5. Sharing Your Data
We share data only with: payment processors, KYC providers, SMS and email gateways, regulators where required by law, and chapter administrators on a strict need-to-know basis. We do not sell personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as your account is active and thereafter as required to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, or port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact page.
8. Security
We use encryption in transit, hashed passwords, audit logging, role-based access control, and regular security reviews to protect your data.
9. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies for session management and security. Optional analytics cookies are used only with your consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified by email or in-app notice.