Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
At Badicare Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, donate to our cause, or participate in our programs.
Table of Contents
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
- Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely through our payment partners), donation history
- Program Participation: Information provided when applying for or participating in our programs
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send to us
- Employment/Volunteer Data: Information provided when applying for employment or volunteer positions
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
- Location Data: General location information based on IP address (no precise GPS data)
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Social media platforms when you interact with our content
- Partner organizations with your consent
- Fundraising platforms and event organizers
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Program Delivery
To deliver our charitable programs and services to beneficiaries
Donor Management
To process donations, send receipts, and manage donor relationships
Communication
To send updates, newsletters, and information about our work
Improvement
To improve our website, programs, and services
Compliance
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
Security
To protect our organization, beneficiaries, and supporters
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
When you have given us explicit permission to share your information
Service Providers
With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our programs, or serving our beneficiaries, under strict confidentiality agreements
Legal Requirements
When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Badicare Foundation, our beneficiaries, or others
Organizational Transitions
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate privacy protections
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Secure data storage and backup procedures
- Employee training on data protection and privacy
Important Security Note
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Access | Request access to your personal information |
| Correction | Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information |
| Deletion | Request deletion of your personal information |
| Objection | Object to processing of your personal information |
| Restriction | Request restriction of processing |
| Portability | Request transfer of your data to another organization |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
For our beneficiary children, we collect and process information with appropriate safeguards and only for the purpose of providing our charitable services, with parental/guardian consent where required.
7. International Data Transfers
Badicare Foundation is based in Kenya. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer personal information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure your information is protected.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Address
Badicare Foundation
P.O. Box 12345-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Response Time
We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Data Protection Officer
Badicare Foundation has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance with data protection laws. You can contact our DPO at dpo@badicare.org.