January 01, 2025

At Marie Stopes Tanzania (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.mariestopes.or.tz/portal.mst.or.tz. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Website:
 a. Personal Information
Personal information refers to any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information. We collect personal information when you:
- Register for an account
- Make a purchase
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Participate in surveys, promotions, or other activities

b. Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information refers to data that does not identify you personally. This may include:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device information
- Pages visited on our Website
- Time spent on pages and referring URLs

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this non-personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

- To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
- To process transactions and send related information (e.g., confirmations, invoices)
- To communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, or promotional materials)
- To personalize and improve your experience on our Website
- To detect and prevent fraud or other illegal activities
- To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device to store information, such as your preferences or the pages you have visited.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that doing so may affect the functionality of the Website.

 Types of Cookies We Use:
- **Essential Cookies:** Necessary for the operation of our Website.
- **Performance Cookies:** Help us understand how users interact with our Website and improve its performance.
- **Advertising Cookies:** Used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.
 4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

-Service Providers:We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website, process transactions, or provide customer support.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of [Your Company Name], our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

- **Access and Update:** You can access, update, or correct your personal information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
- **Opt-Out:** You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us.
- **Data Deletion:** You can request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us, subject to applicable legal requirements.
 7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.


8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

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

Marie Stopes Tanzania 
amwijuka@mst.or.tz


By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.