Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 31, 2024

 

Introduction

Welcome to Carbon Tanzania’s Privacy Policy. At Carbon Tanzania, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, www.carbontanzania.com (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

 

  1. Information We Collect

 

Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in forms or communications

 

Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our Site, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages you visit
  • Time and date of visits

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services and website.
  • To process donations, purchases, or other transactions.
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time).
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To analyse website usage and improve our Site’s functionality and content.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email distribution. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we engage them.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to legal processes, such as a subpoena or court order.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction.

 

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

 

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our Site. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

 

 

  1. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

 

  1. Your Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

 

 

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

 

 

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Carbon Tanzania
info@carbontanzania.com
P.O. Box 425
Arusha, Tanzania

Thank you for visiting Carbon Tanzania’s website. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.

David Beroff

Director of Operations

David is a dedicated conservationist with both an excellent academic record and extensive field experience in designing and implementing practical conservation and agricultural project work. At Carbon Tanzania, he oversees the highly technical aspects of project operations, while also using his interpersonal and language skills to communicate the many and complex details of our projects to our partner communities and field collaborators.

Alpha Jackson

Director of Finance

Alpha is a Certified Public Accountant with a degree in accountancy and finance. Alpha is responsible for overseeing all the finance and accounting systems both within the company and across our projects. Alpha’s work with the communities also ensures that they are able to plan the financial management and implement best practices in the allocation of the revenues from their successful natural resource protection activities.

Marc Baker

Co-founder

Marc oversees project operations, often in the field as well as from the Arusha base, and leads the search to find and develop new areas where our approach can deliver lasting results. As a co-founder of Carbon Tanzania, maintaining a connection with the landscapes in which Carbon Tanzania works is critical to Marc.

Jo Anderson

Co-founder

After an established career as one of East Africa’s leading professional outdoor, trekking and wildlife guides, Jo co-founded Carbon Tanzania. Jo’s focus is to ensure business sustainability through financial management and sales, and to ensure that the company has the financial capacity to scale when opportunities arise.