protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use CMS-Africa’s website and social media
pages ("website", "service").
We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated.
If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently
visit this page.
What User Data We Collect
When you visit our website or social media pages and register for our programmes, we may collect
the following data:
- Your name, email address and telephone number
- Your church/diocese
- Your organization
- Your country
- Programmes you would like to be involved in
Why We Collect Your Data
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
- To inform you of programmes, prayer requests, mission activities, news and events at CMS-frica or in the wider Christian community;
- To administer beneficiary and benefactor records;
- To fundraise and promote the interests of CMS-Africa;
- To manage CMS-Africa programme activities effectively;
- To maintain our own accounts and records.
Safeguarding and Securing the Data
CMS-Africa is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. CMS-Africa has done all in its power to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure by implementing the latest
technologies and software, which help us safeguard all the information we collect online. We retain data only as long as it is required in line with applicable national laws.
CMS-Africa endeavours to abide by Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and other applicable international data protection regulation including GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018.
Our Cookie Policy
Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to use the data it collects regarding your online behaviour (analyse web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, websites you visit).
The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the data is completely removed from our systems.
Please note that cookies don't allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide a better
experience for you. If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links CMS-Africa is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this
privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.
Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data
At some point, you might wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can achieve this by doing the following:
- When you are filling the forms on the website, make sure to check if there is a box which you can leave unchecked, if you don't want to disclose your personal information.
- If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email and we will be more than happy to change this for you.
- CMS-Africa will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission. We might do so if the law forces us. Your personal information will be used
- when we need to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.
Disclaimer
CMS-Africa shall accept no liability for any loss, damage, claims, demands, causes of action, expenses,
including without limitation to, reasonable legal fees and costs of proceedings arising out of or in
connection with the use and/or dissemination of personal information relating to you in accordance
with this privacy statement and your consents.
CMS-Africa shall accept no liability for statements issued pertaining to our website or social media
pages which clearly represent the sender’s own views and are not made on behalf of CMS-Africa.
Further Processing
If we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose, not covered by this Data Privacy Statement,
we will provide you with a new notice explaining this new use prior to commencing the processing
and setting out the relevant purposes and processing conditions. Where and whenever necessary, we
will seek your prior consent to the new processing.
Contact
Privacy enquiries may be made to:
- The DPO, CMS-Africa House, Chania Avenue (off Ring Road Kilimani), Nairobi.
- By postal mail to: P.O. Box 40360-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
- By telephone: +254 (722) 695693| (703) 449089 | (20) 213-8242
- By e–mail to: info@cms-africa.org
Rev. Canon Dr. Moses Bushendich
International Director,
CMS Africa
International Director,
CMS Africa