Privacy Policy

Introduction

FIRST Global Team Kenya ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our programs.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for our programs or events
• Fill out contact or application forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or social media
• Make donations or payments

This may include: name, email address, phone number, school information, age, parent/guardian contact details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including browser type, IP address, time zone, and some cookies. We may also collect information about your interactions with our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process applications and registrations for our programs
• Communicate with you about events, updates, and opportunities
• Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Process donations and maintain donor records
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service providers: With trusted partners who assist us in operating our website and programs (e.g., payment processors, email services)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• FIRST Global: With FIRST Global Challenge organizers for official competition purposes
• Partners and sponsors: Aggregated, non-personally identifiable information for reporting purposes

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Many of our participants are minors (under 18 years of age). We require parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information from minors. Parents/guardians have the right to review, modify, or delete their child's personal information at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: