CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
Privacy and Data Protection Policy for Sister Brother Love Initiative
Effective Date: 2021
Sister Brother Love Initiative is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of the children, families, volunteers, staff, and partners we work with. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
- Scope
This policy applies to all personal data collected, used, and stored by the Sister Brother Love Initiative. It covers data obtained through our after-school programs, events, community activities, and digital platforms.
- Data Collection
We may collect the following types of personal data:
– Contact Information: Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
– Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other relevant details.
– Health and Emergency Information: Health conditions, allergies, emergency contacts (when necessary for safety and well-being).
– Educational Information: Academic progress, learning needs, and educational history.
– Photos and Videos: Images captured during our programs and events (with consent).
- Purpose of Data Collection
We collect personal data to:
– Facilitate participation in our programs and ensure the safety of children.
– Communicate important updates, event information, and program changes.
– Monitor and evaluate the impact of our programs.
– Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
– Share success stories and program highlights on our website and social media platforms (with explicit consent).
- Consent
– We will obtain explicit consent from parents or legal guardians before collecting, using, or sharing children’s personal data.
– Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and we will respect the right to request the removal of personal data.
- Data Use and Sharing
– We use personal data solely for the purposes outlined in this policy.
– We do not share personal data with third parties without consent, except when required by law or to protect the vital interests of a child or individual.
– Photos and videos for promotional purposes will only be shared with prior written consent.
- Data Storage and Security
– We store personal data securely, using physical and digital safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
– Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.
– We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure data protection.
- Data Retention
– We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
– When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
- Rights of Individuals
Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
– Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold.
– Correction: The right to request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Deletion: The right to request the deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
– Objection: The right to object to the processing of personal data.
– Data Portability: The right to request the transfer of personal data to another organization.
Requests to exercise these rights can be made by contacting us at [Insert Contact Information].
- Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify stakeholders of significant changes and update the effective date at the top of this policy.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:
– Email: info@sisterbrotherlove.org
– Phone: 0726246740