Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 5, 2025

The Mlambo Education Foundation Trust (MEFT) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our online community.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide you with a better user experience. The types of information we may collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other personal details provided during registration or interactions.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the website, such as your browsing activity, IP address, and device type.
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytical data. These are small files stored on your device to help us analyze traffic and provide a personalized experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To Provide Services: To manage your account, provide access to the community, and communicate important updates.
• To Improve the Community: We use your data to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• To Send Communications: We may send you newsletters, event invitations, and community-related updates. You can opt out at any time.
• To Protect Our Community: We may use your data to prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activity on the platform.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in running our community or providing services.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in the emails.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our community is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will indicate the effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Mlambo Education Foundation Trust (MEFT)
Email: info@mlamboeducationtrust.org
Phone: +263542250705
Address: 2466 Mkoba 7, Gweru, Zimbabwe