Effective Date: 1st January 2026

Welcome to Benardos Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit our website https://www.benardos.org or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

a) Personal Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms)

  • Information submitted through:

    • Contact forms

    • Volunteer registration forms

    • Donation forms

b) Non-Personal Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Website usage statistics (via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Process donations securely

  • Manage volunteer registrations

  • Send program updates and organizational communications

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain internal records

  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Payment Processing

Online donations and payments are securely processed using trusted third-party platforms, including:

  • M-Pesa

  • PayPal

  • Stripe

  • Bank Transfers

We do not store or directly process sensitive payment information. All transactions are handled securely by the respective payment providers under their own privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics to:

  • Understand user behavior

  • Improve website performance

  • Enhance user experience

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with trusted third parties such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Email communication platforms

  • Analytics service providers

These partners are obligated to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

6. Data Protection & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Disclosure

  • Alteration

However, no online system can guarantee 100% security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Object to certain types of data usage

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill our organizational and legal obligations

  • Process donations and volunteer activities

  • Maintain proper records

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such information is discovered, it will be promptly deleted.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Benardos Foundation
Website: https://www.benardos.org
Email: info@benardos.org
Phone: +1 (763) 237-2833
Country of Operation: Kenya