Privacy Policy

Introduction

Fair Share Foundation ("we," "us," "our," or "FSF") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our volunteer programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, nationality, passport details, and emergency contact information when you apply for our volunteer programs.
• Application Information: Responses to application questions, work history, education, references, and health information relevant to your volunteer placement.
• Payment Information: Credit card or bank details when paying registration or program fees. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website.
• Communication Data: Any messages, inquiries, or feedback you send us via email or contact forms.

2. Use of Your Information

Fair Share Foundation uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing and reviewing your volunteer application
• Communicating with you about your application status and program details
• Processing payments and sending invoices
• Providing customer service and responding to inquiries
• Improving our website and volunteer programs
• Sending promotional emails about new programs (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and regulations
• Protecting against fraudulent transactions and ensuring security

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Partner Organizations: We may share necessary information with local partner organizations in Tanzania to facilitate your volunteer placement and accommodation.
• Payment Processors: Your payment information is shared with secure payment processors to process registration and program fees.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We also may use analytics tools to track website usage patterns to improve our services.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

7. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of the processing and our legal obligations.

8. Children's Privacy

Our volunteer programs are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Tanzania and other countries, which may have data protection laws different from those in your country of residence. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Last updated: March 24, 2026