Security & Privacy Statement
Kisumu Shinners C.B.O. is committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, safety and rights of everyone who engages with our organisation, programmes and services. As a community-based human rights organisation working with GBMSM and Male Sex Workers in Western Kenya, we recognise that some of the information shared with us may be highly personal or sensitive.
This Security & Privacy Statement explains how we approach the collection, use, storage and protection of personal information.
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
We respect the right of every individual to privacy and confidentiality. We collect and use personal information only when there is a legitimate organisational purpose, including providing services, responding to enquiries, coordinating programmes, monitoring activities and improving our work.
We aim to ensure that individuals can engage with Kisumu Shinners without unnecessary exposure of their identity or personal circumstances.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect information such as:
We seek to limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is being collected.
3. Sensitive Information
Because of the nature of our work, individuals may share information relating to their health, experiences of discrimination or violence, access to services, legal concerns, or other sensitive circumstances.
Such information will be handled with heightened confidentiality and care. We will not publicly identify beneficiaries, clients or community members without appropriate consent, except where disclosure is required by applicable law or necessary to address an immediate and serious safety concern.
4. How We Use Information
Information provided to Kisumu Shinners may be used to:
Where information is used for reporting, research or advocacy, we seek to use aggregated, anonymised or de-identified information wherever practical.
5. Confidentiality
Confidentiality is central to our work. Staff, volunteers, consultants and other authorised individuals who have access to personal information are expected to treat that information responsibly and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information for commercial purposes.
Information may only be shared with authorised third parties where there is a legitimate reason to do so, such as providing a requested referral or fulfilling a legal or organisational requirement, and where appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Data Security
Kisumu Shinners takes reasonable organisational, administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against:
Access to sensitive information is limited to individuals who require it for legitimate organisational responsibilities.
However, no website, electronic communication system or method of data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage users to exercise caution when submitting sensitive information online.
7. Website Privacy
Our website may collect limited technical information when you visit, such as information necessary to maintain website security, functionality and performance.
Where the website uses contact forms, registration forms, cookies, analytics or other technologies that collect personal information, such information will be handled in accordance with this statement and for the purposes communicated at the point of collection.
We encourage visitors not to submit highly sensitive personal information through public website forms unless it is specifically requested and appropriate safeguards are available.
8. Photographs, Stories and Testimonials
Kisumu Shinners recognises the importance of protecting the identity and dignity of people represented in our communications.
We seek appropriate permission before publishing identifiable photographs, personal stories, testimonials or other information about individuals. Where appropriate, names or identifying details may be withheld or changed to protect privacy and safety.
Individuals may decline to participate in communications activities without affecting their access to our services or programmes.
9. Children and Vulnerable Individuals
We take additional care when handling information relating to children and individuals who may be particularly vulnerable to harm, discrimination, exploitation or retaliation.
Any information relating to such individuals should be handled with appropriate safeguarding, confidentiality and consent procedures.
10. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law and organisational procedures, individuals may have rights concerning their personal information, including the right to:
Some information may need to be retained where there is a legitimate organisational, safeguarding, accountability or legal reason to do so.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organisations. Kisumu Shinners is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of external websites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.
12. Changes to This Statement
We may periodically update this Security & Privacy Statement to reflect changes in our programmes, website, organisational practices or applicable requirements.
The latest version will be published on our website with the date of the most recent update.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Security & Privacy Statement, wish to raise a privacy concern, or would like to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact Kisumu Shinners C.B.O. through the contact details provided on our website.
Kisumu Shinners C.B.O.
Western Kenya
Email: info@kisumushinners.org
Phone: +254 7346 39644
Last Updated: September 2026
