Mathare Children’s Education (MCE)
Effective Date: 15th April 2026
1. Introduction
Mathare Children’s Education (MCE) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, integrity, and transparency. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with our website or engage with our work.
2. Who We Are
Mathare Children’s Education (MCE) is a grassroots organization based in Mathare, Nairobi, supporting children and families through education, mentorship, family-connected care, and holistic development.
Our website address is: https://matharechildrenseducation.org
3. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Fill out a contact form
- Make a donation
- Reach out to us via email
- Engage with our programs or communications
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any message or information you choose to share
We may also collect limited non-personal data, such as browser types or general website usage, to help improve our website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and communication
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Share updates about our programs and impact (where appropriate)
- Improve our website and user experience
- Maintain accurate internal records
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Donations and Financial Information
When you make a donation, we may collect necessary contact and transaction details.
We do not store sensitive financial information such as PINs, passwords, or full card details on our website.
All contributions are used to support our programs and operations in line with our mission.
6. Data Sharing
We may share limited information with trusted service providers (such as email or payment platforms) only when necessary to operate our website and services.
These partners are required to handle your data securely and confidentially.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our content.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Content
Our website may include links or embedded content (such as videos or maps). These third-party services may collect data according to their privacy policies.
MCE is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
We are committed to protecting the dignity and privacy of the children we serve.
We do not publicly share personally identifiable information about children without appropriate consent and safeguarding considerations.
10. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of receiving communications from us
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to use secure systems, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Mathare Children’s Education (MCE)
Email: info@matharechildrenseducation.org
Location: Mathare, Nairobi, Kenya
By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.