Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

NETHEFOTA Tanzania ("we," "our," or "the Organization") holds the trust of our donors, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries in the highest regard. We are committed to protecting your personal data in strict compliance with the United Republic of Tanzania's Personal Data Protection Act (2022) and international guidelines on data privacy. This policy outlines how we handle data collected across our web portals.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you directly choose to provide through our digital portals, including but not limited to:

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, physical address, phone number, and email address when filling out volunteer forms, contact boxes, or donation pledges.
• Payment & Pledge Data: Donation amounts, payment preferences (such as mobile money networks or bank transfers), and pledge allocations to help us process receipts.
• Professional Profiles: Curriculum vitae, qualifications, area of interest, and motivation statements when applying for volunteer networks.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any information we gather is strictly utilized to facilitate core non-profit initiatives:

• Verifying donation declarations and coordinating secure bank or mobile money transactions.
• Registering and communicating with active volunteer candidates regarding regional programs.
• Answering community, media, or partnership inquiries submitted via our contact forms.
• Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and auditing obligations required of registered NGOs in Tanzania.

4. Data Protection and Security

NETHEFOTA employs rigorous security standards to prevent data loss, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. All contact forms and payment details are routed through Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption. Our internal administration systems are restricted strictly to authorized staff members requiring access for donor verification and program logistics.

5. Sharing of Personal Information

We hold a strict **no-sale** policy regarding your personal data. We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease donor or volunteer databases to third-party commercial organizations. Your data is only shared with trusted operators in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Secure payment gateways or email delivery channels assisting in our direct communication.
• Legal Mandates: Where required by law, courts, or registered Tanzanian NGO regulators to satisfy security or compliance disclosures.

6. Cookies and Tracking Tools

Our web platform uses small text files called cookies to monitor basic browser details, keep layouts loading rapidly, and track generalized website traffic analytics (such as page views). Cookies do not extract highly sensitive personal information from your computer. You can choose to configure your web browser to disable cookies, though some layout functions may perform more slowly.

7. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

Under the Tanzanian Personal Data Protection Act (2022), you hold standard, protected rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to request access to any personal details we hold in our directories.
• The right to request immediate correction of outdated or incorrect contact details.
• The right to request the complete deletion of your records from our volunteer or mailing directories.

8. Amendments to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy periodically to match changes in international web compliance or statutory updates from the United Republic of Tanzania. When updates occur, the "Effective Date" at the top of this page will be changed accordingly.