Privacy policy

Providing food, shelter, and spiritual care for the elderly in Bungoma County. Partner with Young Angels Centre to restore dignity and hope in Kenya.

At Young Angels Centre (YAC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you share with us through our website, donation platforms, and other communication channels.

1. Who We Are

Young Angels Centre (YAC) is a registered community-based organization based in Lukhakha, Bungoma County, Kenya. We provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to the elderly and vulnerable members of society, and we depend on the support of donors, volunteers, and partners to fulfill our mission.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our website or organization. This includes:

a) Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, and postal address

Donation and payment information (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

Volunteer or partnership registration details

Communication preferences

b) Non-Personal Information

Browser type, device information, and IP address

Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

Referring websites or social media links

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations, issue receipts, and acknowledge contributions

Communicate updates, impact reports, and event invitations

Manage volunteer applications and partner relationships

Improve website functionality and user experience

Comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you voluntarily share information with us (e.g., through donations or subscriptions).

Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill an agreement (e.g., issuing donor acknowledgments).

Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulation.

Legitimate Interests: When used for organizational reporting, analysis, or donor engagement.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. Sensitive financial information is handled securely through encrypted third-party payment processors.

6. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data with:

Trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)

Regulatory authorities when required by law

Partners or affiliates strictly for mission-related collaborations, with confidentiality agreements in place

All partners and vendors are required to comply with our data protection standards.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your data

Withdraw consent to receive communications

Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@youngangelscentre.org.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., donor recordkeeping and financial reporting).

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational, legal, or technological changes. All updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

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