Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [24/02/2025]

Fixa Data Cafe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, training participants, android end-users and community members. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, training programs and android applications such as VaccBuddy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Contact Details: We may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when you sign up for our training sessions, subscribe to our newsletters, or reach out via our contact forms.
  • Demographic Information: We may request additional information such as your profession or age or location to tailor our training content or partnership opportunities to your needs.

Technical Data

  • Cookies & Usage Data: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor how you use our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other usage details.
  • Analytics: We use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect and analyse website traffic for performance and user-experience improvements.

Data for Training & Research

  • Program Participation: When you register for our trainings, workshops, or other programs, we may collect additional information relevant to program objectives (e.g., prior experience with data tools, learning goals, testimonials).
  • Feedback & Surveys: We may conduct surveys or collect feedback to improve our services, understand user needs, and further our mission of promoting data literacy and accessibility.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision & Improvement

  • We use your personal information to provide you with access to our trainings, workshops, and related services.
  • We use demographic and feedback data to refine our training materials, tools, and resources, ensuring they remain accessible and impactful.

Communications

  • We may send you emails or messages about new training opportunities, partnership announcements, updates to our services, or relevant content aligned with our mission of data empowerment.
  • You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us directly.

Research & Insights

  • In line with our objectives to foster data literacy and democratize data tools, we may aggregate non-personally identifiable information for research purposes.
  • Any publication of findings from aggregated data will not include personally identifiable information.

Legal & Compliance

  • We may use or disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations, or to protect our rights and the rights of our users.

3. How We Share Your Information

With Trusted Partners

  • We may share aggregated or anonymized data with partners (e.g., NGOs, government agencies, private organizations) for collaborative projects, research, or capacity-building initiatives.
  • We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information for commercial purposes.

Service Providers

  • We may engage third-party vendors or service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics providers) who process data on our behalf. These entities are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely to provide services to Fixa Data Cafe.

Legal Requirements

  • We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or court order, or in response to a valid request from law enforcement or other governmental authorities.

4. Data Retention & Security

Data Retention

  • We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

Security Measures

  • We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Despite our efforts, no security measure is 100% perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Access & Correction

  • You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct or update any inaccuracies.

Opt-Out

  • You may unsubscribe from our marketing or informational emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in those communications or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

  • Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. If you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to remove such data.

7. International Data Transfers

Fixa Data Cafe operates primarily in The Gambia. If you are accessing our services from outside this region, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in a different jurisdiction. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at: