Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Jumuiya Development Foundation ("JDF", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with our organisation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our programmes.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and organisation when you contact us or submit a form.
• Donation data — payment and transaction information when you make a financial contribution.
• Volunteer & partner data — background, skills, and application details when you apply to volunteer or partner with us.
• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referral source collected automatically via analytics tools.
• Communications — emails, messages, and newsletter subscriptions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested services
• Process donations and issue tax receipts
• Manage volunteer applications and placements
• Send newsletters and programme updates (with your consent)
• Improve our website and communications
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties only where necessary to deliver our services (e.g. payment processors, email platforms) and only under strict data protection agreements. We may also disclose information where required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Donor and financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years in line with financial regulations. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. We use only anonymised, aggregated data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent banner. We do not use advertising cookies or track you across other websites.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at jumuiya2@gmail.com.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the date of last update. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data: