Effective Date: 1/19/2026
Mbiyu Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kenya and committed to supporting needy students, orphans, pregnant women, and destitute individuals. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit https://mbiyucarefoundation.org or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation details (amount, reference, payment confirmation)
- Information submitted through contact or donation forms
b) Non-Personal Information
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited on our website
- IP address (for security and analytics purposes)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Communicate with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Donations and Payments
Donations made through our website may be processed via third-party payment providers. Mbiyu Foundation does not store sensitive payment information such as card details or M-Pesa PINs.
Payment providers handle your data according to their own privacy policies.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Understand how visitors use our site
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
5. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss or misuse
- Disclosure or alteration
Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect our rights or users
- Working with trusted service providers who support our operations (under confidentiality obligations)
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made via email.
8. Children’s Privacy
Mbiyu Foundation works to support children but does not knowingly collect personal data directly from children through this website without appropriate consent.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Email: office@mbiyucarefoundation.org
Website: https://mbiyucarefoundation.org