Volunteers Without Borders Kenya

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 4, 2026

Volunteers Without Borders Kenya ("VWB Kenya", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how our Facebook application, "Help Us Help Them!", collects, uses, stores, and protects user information.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our Facebook application, we may collect:

  • Public Facebook profile information, such as name and profile picture, where permission has been granted.
  • Email address, if permission is granted by the user.
  • Information voluntarily submitted through forms, donations, volunteer registrations, or inquiries.
  • Technical information required for the operation and security of the application.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Process volunteer applications and inquiries.
  • Respond to requests for information.
  • Improve our services and user experience.
  • Communicate project updates, volunteer opportunities, and organizational news.
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse of the application.

3. Sharing Of Information

Volunteers Without Borders Kenya does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • When required by law.
  • With service providers who assist in operating the application.
  • With the user's consent.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. User Rights

Users may request:

  • Access to personal information held by VWB Kenya.
  • Correction of inaccurate information.
  • Deletion of personal information.
  • Withdrawal of previously granted consent.

7. Data Deletion Requests

Users may request deletion of their personal information by sending an email to: privacy@volunteerswithoutborders-kenya.org

Subject Line: Data Deletion Request

Please include your full name and any information that will help us identify your records.

We will review and process requests within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Services

Our application may use services provided by Facebook and other third-party providers. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

Volunteers Without Borders Kenya

Website: https://volunteerswithoutborders-kenya.org

Email: info@volunteerswithoutborders-kenya.org

For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@volunteerswithoutborders-kenya.org