Afrilead EduTourim Network (ALEN) Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [12th December 2024] date last modified
This Privacy Policy outlines the guidelines and practices of ALEN regarding the collection, use, storage, protection, and disclosure of information provided by our esteemed users and stakeholders. These include data collected during interactions, registrations for events, programs, donations, or scholarships. Protecting your privacy and personal data is a priority for ALEN. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the terms and practices outlined in this policy.
This policy complies with:
• The Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 (United Republic of Tanzania)
• The Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019 (Republic of Uganda)
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union)
• District of Columbia Uniform Personal Data Protection Act of 2021 (USA)
By registering on our website or participating in our programs, you agree to the collection and use of your information under these legal and regulatory frameworks. Unless otherwise stated, terms in this Privacy Policy align with those in our Terms and Conditions.
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect various types of information to provide, enhance, and improve our services.
2. Types of Data Collected
i. Personal Data
During registration, we may request personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
• Email address
• Full name (as per passport)
• Phone number
• Address (including State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, City, and Country)
• Passport details and a scanned copy
• Profile photo
• Education and job details
• Emergency contact information
• Cookies and usage data
ii. Usage Data
We collect data about how you access and use our website. This may include:
• Your computer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited on our website
• Date and time of access
• Time spent on pages
• Unique device identifiers
• Diagnostic data for technical insights
3. Tracking and Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar technologies to track website activity and improve our services. Cookies are small files stored on your device containing an anonymous unique identifier.
Types of Cookies We Use:
• Session Cookies: To operate the website effectively.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings.
• Security Cookies: For security purposes.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are sent. Note that disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of the website.
4. Use of Data
ALEN uses collected data for purposes including:
• Confirming your registration or application status.
• Facilitating registration and application processes.
• Providing customer care and support.
• Communicating with donors, volunteers, ambassadors, and partners.
• Processing donations, applications, or partnerships.
• Personalizing user experiences and tailoring content.
• Monitoring and improving website performance and responsiveness.
• Detecting and resolving technical issues.
• Informing you about future events and programs.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Transfer of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and maintained on servers outside your jurisdiction. If you submit data from outside the USA, Tanzania, or Uganda, it will be processed at our Washington DC office before being securely stored at our headquarters.
ALEN ensures that all data transfers comply with applicable laws and are protected with adequate security controls.
6. Disclosure of Data
Legal Requirements
ALEN may disclose Personal Data if required:
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
• To protect and defend the rights or property of ALEN.
• To prevent or address legal liabilities.
7. Data Security
We prioritize the security of your data. While we implement commercially acceptable measures to safeguard your information, no method of internet transmission or storage is entirely secure. Therefore, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Service Providers
We may engage third-party organizations to support our operations (e.g., event facilitation or donor relations). These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party sites, as ALEN is not responsible for their content or practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
ALEN complies with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Our services do not target individuals under 18 years of age. If we inadvertently collect data from a child without parental consent, we will promptly delete such information upon discovery.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent website notice.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly for updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: