Privacy

Fixa Data Cafe (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, training participants, community members and users of our digital tools and application including our android mobile application called Vaccination Buddy. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, android applications and training programs.

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, age, or location to tailor our training content, app functionalities, 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 and apps. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other usage details.
• Analytics: We use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to collect and analyse website and application usage for performance and user-experience improvements.

Data for Training, App Usage & 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).
• Vaccination Buddy Data: When using our android applications such as Vaccination Buddy, we may collect non-identifiable usage metrics and optional feedback submitted via the app to improve its performance and functionality.
• Feedback & Surveys: We may conduct surveys or collect feedback to improve our services and tools, 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 information to provide and improve our services, including web-based training, in-person sessions, and digital tools such as Vaccination Buddy.
• Communications
  We may send emails or notifications about new training opportunities, or relevant content aligned with our mission.
• Research & Insights
  We may aggregate non-identifiable data from our android applications and services for research and advocacy purposes.
• Legal & Compliance
  We may use or disclose information as required by law or to protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

• With Trusted Partners
  Aggregated or anonymized data may be shared with partners for collaborative research or public health initiatives.
• Service Providers
  Third-party vendors supporting our website, email platforms, or android application analytics are contractually bound to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements
  Disclosures may occur when required by legal or regulatory authorities.

4. Data Retention & Security

• Retention: We retain personal data as long as necessary for its intended purpose or legal compliance.
• Security: We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure your information, including data collected via our android applications.

5. Your Rights & Choices

• Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from communications at any time.
• Cookies: You may control cookie settings via your browser.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services, including android applications (Vaccination Buddy), are not directed toward individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

7. International Data Transfers

Fixa Data Cafe operates in The Gambia. Data may be processed in other jurisdictions with differing laws. We strive to ensure adequate protection of your data.

8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest version.

9. Contact Us

Fixa Data Cafe
Email: amadou@fixadatacafe.com
Phone/WhatsApp: (+220) 2666344
Website: https://fixadatacafe.com