Privacy policy

Last updated: June 2025

Kumi Foundation (“Kumi”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with us in other ways.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who we are

Kumi Foundation is an international organisation working to [insert Kumi’s purpose or description]. We operate globally and process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other international standards.

2. Information we collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

a) Information you provide to us

When you contact us through our website’s contact form or other channels, we collect:

  • Your name, email address, and any message or content you submit

  • Any other information you choose to provide

This data is collected via a form hosted by Google and is stored securely on Google’s servers.

b) Client and prospect intelligence

We may collect professional or publicly available information about individuals and organisations to better understand our network and improve how we engage. This includes:

  • Organisation names, locations, and sector focus

  • Job titles, professional bios, and contact information where available

  • Publicly shared objectives or project information

This is used for legitimate business purposes, such as partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

c) Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device type, browser type, and operating system

  • IP address and approximate location

  • Pages visited, time on page, and referring website

This is done through Google Analytics, which helps us understand how our website is used so we can improve its design, performance, and content. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies. You can read more in our [Cookie Policy] or adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

3. How we use your information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Improve our website, services, and communications

  • Understand how visitors use our site (via Google Analytics)

  • Manage stakeholder engagement and relationship-building activities

  • Comply with legal obligations

We process your data based on your consent (for example, when submitting a form), our legitimate interests (such as analytics and business development), or to meet legal obligations.

4. How we share your information

We may share your personal data:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website and store data (such as Google)

  • With CRM or communications tools under contract and confidentiality obligations

  • As required by law, regulation, or legal process

  • To protect our rights, users, or the public

We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to:

Analyse website usage

Improve performance and user experience

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. See our [Cookie Policy] for more details.

6. International data transfers

As a global organisation, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including those with different data protection standards. We implement appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your information.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at [privacy@kumi.org]

8. Data retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law or regulation.

9. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Data collected via our website is stored securely by trusted third-party providers, including Google.

10. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Children’s privacy

Our site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last revised" date.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Kumi Foundation
Email: [privacy@kumi.org]
[Insert address if applicable]