Privacy Policy for Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO)
Effective Date: November 20, 2024
Your privacy is important to us. At Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO), we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share it.
This Privacy Policy explains how KCCO collects, uses, and protects the information you provide through our website (www.kcco.net) and other interactions with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information, including:
1.1 Personal Information
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation details (if applicable)
Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., via contact forms or event registrations)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Browser type and version
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring website or source
Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 6: Cookies and Tracking Technologies)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To communicate with you about our programs, events, and campaigns.
To process donations and provide tax receipts.
To respond to inquiries and requests.
To improve our website, services, and outreach strategies.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information:
With service providers who assist us in managing our website, processing donations, or delivering services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms).
When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
To protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
5. Security of Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
Secure servers and encryption for sensitive data.
Access control to limit who can view or handle personal information.
Regular security audits and updates.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
Understand website traffic and visitor behavior.
Customize your browsing experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Note that some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Withdraw consent to the processing of your data, where applicable.
Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@kcco.net.
8. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. KCCO is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
KCCO reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO)
Email: admin@kcco.net
Phone: +1-343-502-3059
Address: 17602 Marymont Place
San Diego, CA 92128
U.S.A.
This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to safeguarding your information and ensuring transparency in how we use it. Thank you for supporting KCCO and our mission.