Effective date: 1 September 2025
Review cycle: Annually, or sooner if legal/regulatory changes require.

maNGOma (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data when you visit our website (www.mangoma.org) or engage with our services. It also sets out your rights under UK data protection law and the UK GDPR.

1. What information we collect

– Personal Data: e.g., name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when contacting us, signing up to newsletters, or participating in projects.
– Usage Data: information automatically collected when you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time/date of visits.
– Cookies & Tracking: we use cookies to improve site functionality and analyse traffic. For details see our Cookie Notice.

2. How we use your information

We process data to:
– Provide and improve our services.
– Communicate with you, including newsletters and updates (with your consent).
– Monitor website usage and improve user experience.
– Meet legal, regulatory, and safeguarding obligations.

3. Sharing your data

We do not sell your data. We may share limited information with:
– Service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, mailing platforms).
– Legal authorities, if required to comply with the law.
– Project partners, only where you have given explicit consent.

Some services (e.g., Google Analytics, social media embeds) may transfer data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

4. Cookies

We use essential and non-essential cookies:
– Essential cookies help the site function (e.g., security, login).
– Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) track how visitors use our site.
– Social media/embedded content cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube).

5. Data retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:
– Contact details for newsletters – until you unsubscribe.
– Project-related data – for the duration of the project plus [x years] for reporting/audit.
– Usage data – typically up to 26 months (Google Analytics default).

6. Your rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data.
– Request correction or deletion.
– Withdraw consent at any time.
– Object to processing or request restriction.
– Request data portability.
– Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. If we learn we have collected data from someone under 18 without consent, we will delete it.

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website with a new effective date.

10. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

maNGOma
Email:[email protected]
Website: https://www.mangoma.org

Summary Privacy Notice

We respect your privacy and want you to know how we use your information.

Who we are: maNGOma works with community groups in the UK and Global South. Website: www.mangoma.org

What we collect:
– Contact details if you sign up to our newsletter, get in touch, or join a project.
– Website use data like IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
– Cookies to make the website work and to understand how people use it.

How we use it:
– To send you updates (if you opt in).
– To run projects and partnerships.
– To improve our website.
– To meet legal and safeguarding duties.

Who we share with:
– Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, mailing services).
– Legal authorities if required.
– Project partners, but only with your permission.

Your rights: You can ask to see your data, correct or delete it, stop receiving emails, object to processing, or complain to the ICO.

How long we keep it:
– Newsletters: until you unsubscribe.
– Project data: for the project plus reporting period.
– Website analytics: usually up to 26 months.

Contact us: Email [email protected] or visit www.mangoma.org

Cookie Notice

This Cookie Notice explains how maNGOma uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.mangoma.org.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

Types of cookies we use:
– Essential cookies – Needed for the website to function (e.g., security, navigation).
– Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., via Google Analytics).
– Functional/embedded content cookies – May be set by third parties when we embed videos, maps, or social media content.

How we use cookies:
– Keep the website secure and working correctly.
– Improve performance and measure site traffic.
– Provide embedded features such as social media or videos.

Managing cookies:
When you first visit our site, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies anytime by adjusting your browser settings.

For more details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Cookie Categories

Disclaimer: We aim to keep this list accurate and up to date. However, third-party providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, YouTube) may change the cookies they use without notice, so this list may not always be exhaustive.