Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Equal Voices Siaya is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering voices and promoting inclusivity.
Our website address is: https://equalvoicessiaya.org


Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Name and email address (e.g., through contact or newsletter forms)
  • Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
  • Any information you submit through forms on our website

We also automatically collect certain technical data such as IP address and browser type to improve site performance and security.


How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Ensure website security and prevent spam

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.


Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract this data.


Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Save your preferences for future visits
  • Analyze website traffic

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.


Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Spam detection tools
  • Embedded content (e.g., videos, social media)

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely
  • User account information (if applicable) is stored until the user deletes it or requests removal

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data usage

To make such requests, contact us through our website.


Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.