ZamYaka Fund Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st August 2025

1.     Introduction

ZAMYAKA FUND (“the Platform”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our crowdfunding services in Zambia.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you when you use our Platform:

  • From Donors: Name, email address, phone number, donation amount, payment method, and any message you provide.

  • From Fundraisers: Name, email address, phone number, fundraising campaign details, bank or mobile money account details, and any other information submitted in the fundraiser application form.

  • Automatically Collected Information: Basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.

3. How We Collect Your Information

  • Directly from you when you submit a form on our Platform.

  • Automatically through website analytics.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Process donations and connect donors with fundraisers.

  • Verify and approve fundraiser applications.

  • Send confirmations, updates, and receipts.

  • Improve the functionality and security of the Platform.

  • Comply with legal obligations under Zambian law.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

  • With the fundraiser you donated to, for them to acknowledge and manage your donation.

  • With service providers for the sole purpose of operating the Platform.

  • If required by law, regulation, or court order in Zambia.

6. Data Storage and Security

  • All form submissions are stored in a database, accessible only to authorized Platform staff.

  • We take reasonable measures to protect your information but we cannot guarantee 100% security due to the nature of online data storage.

  • Your data may be stored on servers outside Zambia (e.g., Google’s global infrastructure).

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Zambian law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and operational requirements.

  • Withdraw consent to processing, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@zamyakafund.com

8. Data Retention

We keep your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by Zambian law.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our Platform may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our Platform, with the effective date at the top.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
info@zamyakafund.com