Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 9, 2025
Rusken Charitable Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our donors, volunteers, website visitors, and program beneficiaries. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal data you voluntarily provide when you:
- Make a donation (name, email, phone, billing/shipping address, payment details)
- Subscribe to newsletters (email address, name)
- Register as a volunteer or event participant (qualifications, contact details)
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also gather automatically:
- IP address, browser type/version, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, referral links, time spent on site
2. How We Use Your Information
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Communicate about contributions, events, and volunteering
- Enhance our services by analyzing site usage
- Send updates and marketing communications (with consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and reporting requirements
3. How We Protect Your Information
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Secure servers, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers (payment processors, email platforms) under confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Collaborating partners with your explicit consent
5. Your Data Rights
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal retention.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described herein, or as required by law. Donation and tax records are retained for seven years.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance site functionality and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies via your browser, but this may affect your experience.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The effective date will be updated accordingly.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +254 757 734 064
Rusken Charitable Foundation is dedicated to transparency and the responsible stewardship of your personal information.