Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2025

Rise Africa Scholars (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Country of residence
  • Messages submitted via our contact or application forms
  • Analytics data (e.g. via Google Analytics)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send you scholarship alerts, updates, or newsletters (with your consent)
  • Improve our website experience
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), under lawful bases such as consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interest.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties unless:

  • It is required by law
  • It is necessary to respond to your request (e.g. connecting with a partner institution)
  • You give explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (Kenya) or relevant EU authority

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures (including HTTPS, access controls, and encryption where needed) to protect your data.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve site performance and analyze user behavior. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links or embeds from services like Google Forms, YouTube, or MailerLite. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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