Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ustawi Impact ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our programs and services.

We are a non-governmental organization registered under the NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 of the United Republic of Tanzania, operating in Sengerema, Mwanza Region.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number, mailing address)
• Donation and payment information
• Volunteer application details
• Communication preferences
• Information provided through our contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website address
• IP address (anonymized where possible)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
• Communicate about our programs, events, and impact
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Manage volunteer applications and participation
• Improve our website, programs, and services
• Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements
• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist our operations (e.g., payment processors, email services)
• Partner organizations when required for collaborative program delivery
• Government authorities when required by Tanzanian law or regulatory compliance
• Auditors and legal counsel for governance and compliance purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies and local storage to:

• Remember your theme preference (dark/light mode)
• Ensure basic website functionality

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for communications at any time
• Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who participate in our programs. We collect minimal information about child beneficiaries, limited to what is necessary to deliver our educational programs effectively. Parental or guardian consent is obtained when collecting information about minors.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., partner organizations, photo galleries). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.