Last updated: 15 January 2024

This privacy policy explains how Mansa Musa Institute of Public Health (MMIPH) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, www.mmiph.org, or use our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy. If you do not agree with this privacy policy, please do not use our website or services.

What information do we collect?

We may collect the following types of information from you when you use our website or services:

Personal information: This is information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, phone number or postal address. We may collect this information when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, participate in a survey, contact us, or use other features of our website or services.

Non-personal information: This is information that cannot be used to identify you as an individual, such as your browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, location, or browsing behavior. We may collect this information automatically using cookies or other tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services. We may also receive this information from third-party sources, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms.

How do we use your information?

We may use your information for the following purposes:

1. To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services, and to personalize your experience.
2. To communicate with you about our website and services, and to respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.
3. To send you newsletters, updates, promotions, or other marketing materials that may be of interest to you, with your consent or as permitted by law.
4. To process your donations, transactions, or payments, and to provide you with receipts, confirmations, or tax documents.
5. To conduct research, analysis, or surveys on public health issues, trends, or topics, and to share the results with you or the public, with your consent or as permitted by law.
6. To protect the security and integrity of our website and services, and to prevent, detect, or investigate fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.
7. To comply with our legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

How do we share your information?

We may share your information with the following parties, for the purposes described above or as otherwise disclosed to you at the time of collection:

1. Service providers: These are third-party companies or individuals that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data storage, data analysis, payment processing, email delivery, or customer service. We only share your information with service providers that have agreed to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we authorize.
2. Partners: These are third-party organizations or entities that collaborate with us on public health projects, programs, or initiatives, such as research institutions, universities, foundations, or government agencies. We only share your information with partners that have agreed to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we authorize.
3. Donors: These are third-party individuals or entities that make donations to support our website and services, or our public health projects, programs, or initiatives. We may share your information with donors to acknowledge your contribution, or to report on the impact of our work, with your consent or as permitted by law.
4. Public: These are third-party individuals or entities that access or view our website or services, or our public health research, analysis, or surveys. We may share your information with the public to disseminate our findings, or to promote our mission, vision, or values, with your consent or as permitted by law.

We may also share your information with other parties as required or permitted by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

How do we protect your information?

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to secure your information, such as encryption, firewalls, passwords, or access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, and for notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.

What are your rights and choices regarding your information?

Depending on your location and the applicable laws and regulations, you may have certain rights and choices regarding your information, such as:

1. The right to access, update, or correct your information, or to request a copy of your information.
2. The right to delete or erase your information, or to request that we delete or erase your information.
3. The right to restrict or limit the processing of your information, or to object to the processing of your information.
4. The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your information, where we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing your information.
5. The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us, or to manage your communication preferences.
6. The right to opt out of the sale of your information, where we sell your information to third parties.
7. The right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, if you believe that we have violated your privacy rights or the applicable laws and regulations.

To exercise your rights and choices regarding your information, you can contact us using the contact details below, or follow the instructions provided on our website or services. We will respond to your request as soon as possible, and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. We may ask you to verify your identity or provide additional information before we can process your request. We may also charge a reasonable fee or refuse to comply with your request, if your request is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.

How do we handle children’s information?

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete or destroy that information as soon as possible. If you believe that we have collected or received personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us using the contact details below.

How do we update or change this privacy policy?

We may update or change this privacy policy from time to time, to reflect changes in our data practices, website, services, or legal requirements. We will post the updated or changed privacy policy on our website, and indicate the date of the last update at the top of the privacy policy. We will also notify you of any material changes to this privacy policy by email, or by other means as required or permitted by law. Your continued use of our website or services after we have posted or notified you of the updated or changed privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated or changed privacy policy. We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.