Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services. This Policy complies with international data protection standards, including the Sierra Leone global privacy laws.

1. Data Controller

KandehKyumkella.com is the Data Controller for your personal data. For all inquiries relating to data processing or exercising your rights, please contact:

Email: hello@kandehkyumkella.com

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information when you:

Create an account or profile
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Submit forms (contact, donation, feedback)
Register for events or campaigns
Make a donation or financial transaction
Communicate with us directly

Examples of personal data:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Billing and payment information (via third-party processors)
Any content or data you submit

b. Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data)

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and device type
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referrer URLs
Cookies and similar identifiers

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, scripts, and web beacons to:

Maintain sessions
Analyze website performance
Personalize user experience
Serve targeted content or ads (where applicable)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain features may not function correctly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our services
To process donations and transactions
To respond to inquiries and provide support
To send newsletters, campaign updates, and alerts (with your consent)
To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
To analyze traffic and usage patterns
To comply with legal obligations
To exercise or defend legal claims
Any other lawful and transparent purpose disclosed at the time of collection

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent: where you have given us explicit permission
Contract: to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws
Legitimate interest: where processing is necessary and does not override your rights

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

Authorized third-party service providers
Payment gateways and donation platforms
Legal and regulatory authorities when required
Successor organizations in the event of a merger or acquisition

We do not sell or rent your data under any circumstances.

6. Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside of your jurisdiction (e.g., EU to US), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
Privacy Shield (where applicable)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@kandehkyumkella.com

9. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures, including:

Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments

No system is fully secure, but we take all reasonable precautions to protect your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we’ve collected data from a minor, please contact us for immediate removal.

11. Links to External Websites

We may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be notified via website updates or email. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy: