Stichting Why Not Kenya (hereafter referred to as Why Not) values the protection and security of the personal data of donors and interested parties. Personal data is processed with the utmost care. Why Not complies with the rules concerning data protection as set forth in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Kenyan Data Protection Act.

How we manage your data

Personal data you provide to us, such as when filling out an (online) donation form, is managed carefully and confidentially.

Why Not collects the following personal data for the purpose of executing sponsorship or donations, or for the processing of a one-time gift: name, gender, address, city, phone number, email address, and IBAN. This data is used to inform you about activities and projects of Why Not, such as via the digital newsletter. If you prefer not to receive information by post, email, or phone, you can inform us. See the contact information on the contact page. our contactpage.

Why Not never shares personal data with third parties. We ensure appropriate organizational, technical, and physical security of our systems where your data is stored and processed. Thus, your data is only accessible to employees who are authorized to do so based on their role. The data is only used for the purposes for which it was collected or purposes compatible with them.

Access, modification, and deletion of your data

Do you want to know what personal data Why Not has registered about you? Send a request with your name and address. See the contact information on the contact page. You will receive your data from us within a month. You always have the right to request modifications or deletion of your data unless this is not possible for legal reasons. Why Not will respond to your request as quickly as possible.

How we manage the data of children we support

The personal data of children we support is managed jointly by our Kenyan fieldworkers and Dutch volunteers in a secure environment.

This information is used for child stories, accountability to our donors, newsletters, and for campaigns. Parents have given permission for this.

All children with disabilities portrayed in our communications are, or will be, included in our projects. This means they receive the necessary assistance. The portrayed children symbolize many children with disabilities who urgently need our and your help.

Use of online channels

If you have provided your email address to Why Not as a donor or interested party, you will be kept informed by email about activities and the latest news. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in the sent email.

Terms of Use

Online Authorization and iDEAL Payment

By filling out the online donation form, you authorize the Why Not Kenya foundation to (regularly) debit a certain amount from your bank account. You can object to the debit with your bank up to 56 days after the transaction. You can always modify the amount and the frequency of the debit.

You may cancel your donor subscription at any time via phone, email, or letter (see information on our contactpage).

The minimum amount for authorization is € 3 due to collection fees. If you wish to donate less than € 3 via authorization, you may choose to donate a higher amount but less frequently throughout the year. This way, you will still donate the same amount annually.

When making an iDEAL payment, you transfer money directly to Why Not Kenya as a one-time payment. If you have accidentally transferred an incorrect amount or are unsure whether the payment was successful, please contact us by phone, email, or letter (see contact information on our contactpage). The minimum donation amount for an iDEAL payment is € 1.

Information and Liability

On www.whynotkenya.org , you will find several links to other websites. Why Not Kenya is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or use of cookies on these websites.

Questions, Complaints, Objections, or Disputes

If you have any complaints, comments, or questions about the Why Not Kenya foundation, please direct them to Stichting Why Not Kenya at info@whynotkenya.org. You will receive a response within four weeks.

Cookies

Why Not uses cookies on its website. These are small text files that are placed on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone by an internet page. When you use our website, the cookie sends information back to Why Not.

Functional cookies are necessary for the primary functions of the website. Therefore, functional cookies are automatically placed (without explicit consent) via this website. This information is used to facilitate the technical navigation and use of the site, monitor the website's speed, and track user behavior. The purpose of functional cookies is to improve the website based on performance. The information collected is anonymized and not shared with Google or others.

Analytical cookies are used to optimize the website if you give consent through the cookie notification. The website uses analytical cookies placed by Google Analytics to measure the number of visits and the most popular parts of the website among users. This information is used to provide insights into website usage and to improve the content to enhance the user experience. These cookies are essential for aligning the website with user preferences. By accepting analytical cookies, you agree that the website collects personal data such as demographic information and interests.

YouTube
Ensures that all videos from YouTube play correctly on the website and that user preferences are saved. The cookie is from YouTube and will be deleted after a maximum of seven months. YouTube shares anonymous data with third parties.

Google Analytics
Records personalized web statistics and visitor behavior on the website. The cookie is from Google and will be deleted after a maximum of two years. Google does not share anonymous data with third parties.

Facebook
Records visitor statistics and is used to make content more relevant and to distribute targeted advertisements via Facebook. The cookie is from Facebook and remains stored for up to two years. Facebook does not share information with third parties.

Deleting Cookies
You can only delete cookies yourself since they are stored on your own computer. If you delete cookies, you may not be able to use all parts of our website. Instructions for adjusting your browser settings can be found under settings.