Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Website: www.herjourneytoschool.or.tz

1. Introduction

Her Journey to School (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of visitors, donors, partners, and volunteers who interact with our website and services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is necessary for our operations and your interaction with us. This may include:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter: your name and email address.
  • When you donate: your name, email, billing address, and payment information.
  • When you contact us or fill out a form: your name, email, phone number, and message.
  • When you volunteer or partner with us: relevant personal and organizational details.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Your IP address and browser type
  • Device information (desktop, tablet, mobile)
  • Pages you visit and time spent on them
  • Cookies (for analytics and performance tracking)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and send receipts
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Share updates, stories, and newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Improve our website’s design and user experience
  • Manage volunteer and partnership communications
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, we process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: You have given us permission to use your data (e.g., newsletter signup).
  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill donations or partnership agreements.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
  • Legitimate interest: To maintain communication and improve our mission activities.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We respect your privacy and will never sell your personal information.
We may share data only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) who help us operate our site.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

All third-party services we use comply with data protection standards.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Sensitive data, such as payment details, are encrypted and processed securely.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Donation records: up to 7 years (for accounting/legal reasons)
  • Newsletter and contact data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • Request restriction or objection to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@herjourneytoschool.or.tz.

10. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting children’s privacy.
Our website is not intended to collect personal information from minors without parental consent.
If we become aware that data has been collected from a child, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Transfers

As we operate primarily in Tanzania, your data may be stored or processed in Tanzania or other countries where our service providers operate.
We ensure adequate data protection measures are in place for such transfers.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 info@herjourneytoschool.or.tz
🌐 www.herjourneytoschool.or.tz