Privacy Policy

Jamii-Aid — Your data, your control

At Jamii-Aid, we take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use Jamii-Aid:

• Identity information: full name, email address, phone number
• Profile information: profile photo, bio, location
• Payment information: bank details, mobile money numbers (processed securely via our payment partners)
• Usage data: pages visited, actions taken, session data
• Campaign information: details of campaigns you create or support

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process donations and payments
• Communicate with you about your account and campaigns
• Improve our services and your experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with our legal obligations
• Send you important updates about campaigns you follow

3. Sharing Your Information

We never sell your personal data. We share your information only with:

• Campaign beneficiaries you support (only donation amount and your name, unless you choose anonymity)
• Payment partners to process transactions (Stripe, PayPal, Mobile Money)
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Technical service providers who help us operate the platform (under confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

Jamii-Aid takes security seriously:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
• Secure password storage with hashing
• Regular security audits
• Restricted access to personal data by our team

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent to data processing
• Receive a copy of your data (portability)
• File a complaint with the data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@jamii-aid.com

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences (language, theme)
• Analyze platform usage (anonymized data)
• Improve site performance

You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active
• Up to 7 years after account closure for financial data (legal obligation)
• 30 days after your deletion request for non-financial data

Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for statistical purposes.

8. Contact

For any questions regarding this privacy policy:

Email: privacy@jamii-aid.com
Address: Jamii-Aid, Data Protection Office

Last updated: May 2026