1. Introduction
At The Borne Community Network (TBCN), we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and rights of the individuals, families, children, partners, and donors we work with. This Privacy Policy outlines how TBCN collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information acquired through our website, programs, community outreach initiatives, and digital communications.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to deliver effective community programs, process contributions, and communicate our impact. The types of information we collect include:
- Personal Details: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses, and contact preferences provided when signing up for updates, applying for programs, or contacting us.
- Donation Information: Billing information, payment reference IDs, and donation histories when supporting our programs. (Note: Financial transactions are processed securely via encrypted third-party payment gateways; TBCN does not store full credit card details).
- Program Participant Data: Information collected during program enrollment, scholarship applications, mentorship programs, or community surveys necessary to measure progress and deliver services.
- Website Usage Data: Non-personally identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser types, and visited pages collected through standard web analytics to improve website user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
TBCN uses collected information strictly to fulfill our mission and operational requirements, including:
- Facilitating educational support, mentorship, vocational training, health, and climate initiatives.
- Processing donations, issuing receipts, and delivering financial stewardship reports.
- Sending program updates, newsletters, impact stories, and campaign details (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- Evaluating, improving, and measuring the impact of our programs across target communities.
- Complying with legal obligations and organizational safeguarding standards.
Child Protection & Media Privacy Safeguards
As part of our commitment to child protection and safe spaces, TBCN strictly adheres to child safeguarding standards. We never publish or share photos, videos, or identifying details of children or youth participating in our programs without explicit, informed consent from parents, guardians, or authorized local community leaders. All media materials prioritize child dignity and safety.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, rent, or monetize your personal information under any circumstances.
Information is only shared under the following limited conditions:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email communication, or secure payment processing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When required by Kenyan law, legal proceedings, or regulatory authorities to protect the safety, rights, or property of TBCN, our beneficiaries, or the public.
5. Data Security
We maintain technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. Our systems utilize secure socket layer (SSL) encryption and restricted administrative access protocols.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have full control over your personal information. You have the right to:
- Access, review, update, or correct the personal data we hold about you.
- Opt-out or unsubscribe from our marketing or informational emails at any time.
- Request the deletion of your personal information from our active databases, subject to legal or financial recordkeeping obligations.
Questions or Privacy Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please reach out to us:
Email: privacy@bornecommunitynetwork.org
Location: Western Kenya Operations & Headquarters