Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Akisi ya Thamani Foundation (“Akisi ya Thamani”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a registered non-governmental organisation based in Tanzania. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the individuals, families, and communities we work with, as well as our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including:

• Your name, email address, and phone number when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or register for a programme.
• Information you share when you volunteer, partner, or make a donation.
• Messages and enquiries you send through our contact forms.

We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device, and general location, through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide the programmes and services you request.
• Send you updates, newsletters, and information about our work where you have asked to receive them.
• Process and acknowledge donations and manage our relationship with supporters and partners.
• Improve our website, programmes, and communications.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations in Tanzania.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with trusted service providers who help us operate our work, with partners directly involved in delivering a programme you take part in, or where required by law.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Your Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or withdraw your consent to receive communications at any time. To do so, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to help it function and to understand how visitors use it. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out through our Contact page.