The ENGAGE Project ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you participate in our programs or visit our website.
1. Introduction
This policy applies to all information collected through our website, application forms, and during participation in our training programs. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy is drafted in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, academic records, and demographic information that you voluntarily provide to us when you apply for a program or register for an event.
Information collected automatically
We may also automatically collect information about your device and usage when you access our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you have viewed.
3. How We Use Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you to:
- Process your application for our programs.
- Communicate with you about your application status, program details, and other administrative matters.
- Compile anonymous statistical data and analysis for use internally or with third parties for reporting and research purposes.
- Improve the efficiency and operation of our website and programs.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
We may share your information with our partners, such as the University of Nairobi and sponsoring organizations, for the purpose of program administration, selection, and reporting. We ensure that any third parties uphold the same level of data protection.
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process or protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Your Data Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, you have rights including:
- The right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.
- The right of access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data from us.
- The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.