Introduction

JOOUST Christian Union ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We are committed to handling your personal information with care and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, registration number
• Demographic Information: Campus, department, year of study
• User Content: Prayer requests, testimonies, sermon uploads
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions
• Payment Information: For donations (processed securely through third-party providers)

2. How We Use Your Information

• To register and manage your membership in the Christian Union.
• To communicate announcements, events, and updates.
• To process your prayer requests, testimonies, and sermon submissions.
• To process donations and maintain giving records.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To maintain the security and integrity of the ministry.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

4. Information Sharing

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

• With FOCUS Kenya: As part of our affiliation, we may share membership data.
• With Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist in operating our website.
• When Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission.

5. Cookies & Tracking

• We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
• Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website.
• You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

6. Data Security

• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
• All data transmissions are encrypted using SSL/TLS.
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel.
• We regularly review and update our security practices.

7. Your Rights

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
• Right to Restriction: Request restriction of data processing.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.

8. Data Retention

• We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Membership data is retained while you remain an active member.
• Financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by law.
• After membership ends, we may retain limited data for administrative purposes.
• You may request deletion of your data at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

• Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to remove it.
• Parental consent is required for any child participating in our activities.

10. Third-Party Links

• Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
• This Privacy Policy applies only to our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• info@jooustcu.org
• 0743676768
• JOOUST, Bondo, Kenya

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya.

12. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
• We will notify you of any significant changes via email or website notice.
• The "Last Updated" date at the bottom indicates when the policy was last revised.
• Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.