Legal & Privacy
Ben Kijuu Foundation operates with a commitment to legal compliance, transparency, and ethical data handling in accordance with Kenyan laws, including the Data Protection Act (2019) and other relevant regulations. This section serves as a central hub for all legal policies governing your interaction with our website, services, and digital platforms.
Scope of Policies
By accessing or using Ben Kijuu's website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- Terms and Conditions – The legal framework for website usage.
- Privacy Policy – How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
- Cookie Policy – Our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
- Blog Rules – Guidelines for community engagement on our platform.
Legal Jurisdiction
All policies are governed by the laws of Kenya, and any disputes shall be resolved in Kenyan courts.
Contact for Legal Inquiries
For questions regarding legal compliance, data requests, or policy concerns, please contact:
- Email: legal@benkiju.foundation
- Physical Address: Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone: +254722815445
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing www.benkijuu.foundation (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), including all future amendments. If you disagree, you must cease using the Site immediately.
2. Use of the Website
Informational Purpose Only: Content on this Site (articles, resources, FAQs) is for general awareness and not professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Prohibited Activities:
- Unauthorized copying, redistribution, or commercial use of content.
- Uploading malware, spam, or engaging in cyberattacks.
- Impersonating Ben Kijuu Foundation or misrepresenting affiliation.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership: All text, logos, graphics, and multimedia are the property of Ben Kiju Foundation or licensed partners unless stated otherwise.
Permissions: Reproduction of content requires written consent from Ben Kijuu Foundation. Educational use may be granted upon request.
4. Limitation of Liability
Ben Kijuu Foundation is not liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from Site use.
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
- Third-party websites linked from our platform.
5. Amendments & Governing Law
Ben Kijuu Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Disputes shall be governed by Kenyan law, with jurisdiction in Nairobi Courts.
Privacy Policy
Reference: BKF/DPP/2026/01 · Approved by the Board of Trustees, Ben Kijuu Foundation · Governed by the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Cap. 411C) and subsidiary regulations
1. Who We Are
The Ben Kijuu Foundation ("BKF", "we", "us") is a public charitable trust registered in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to liver cancer advocacy, awareness, and patient support. For purposes of the Data Protection Act, 2019, BKF is the data controller of the personal information described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
If you apply for patient support or take part in our patient programmes: your identification and contact details; details of your family, caregiver, or guardian; information about your financial and social circumstances; and medical information about your diagnosis and treatment. Medical information is sensitive personal data and we protect it with extra care.
If you donate, partner with us, attend an event, or subscribe: your name, contact details, organizational affiliation, and donation or pledge information.
If you browse our website: non-personal data such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics (see our Cookie Policy below).
3. Why We Collect It, and Our Legal Basis
We use your information to:
- Assess applications for patient support under our Patient Vetting Guidelines, and to provide and manage that support;
- Process and acknowledge donations, manage partnerships and sponsorships, and administer events;
- Issue receipts and meet our accounting, tax, and audit obligations;
- Communicate with you about our work, campaigns, and fundraising appeals, where you have consented or have been given a clear opportunity to opt out; and
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on our programmes — wherever possible using anonymized or aggregated data that does not identify you.
We process your information on the basis of your explicit consent, to provide our charitable health-support services, in the public interest of advancing health outcomes and liver cancer awareness, and to comply with the law. We never use sensitive personal data (such as health information) for direct marketing.
4. Children's Personal Data
If a patient or applicant is under 18, we will only collect and use their information with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, and always in the best interests of the child.
5. Photographs, Stories & Testimonials
We will never use your photograph, video, or story in our awareness or fundraising materials unless you (or, for a child, a parent or guardian) sign a separate consent form. Declining will never affect the support you receive, and you can withdraw your consent at any time — we will stop further use and remove the material from platforms under our control.
6. How Decisions Are Made
Our scoring tool helps us assess patient support applications fairly and consistently, but every decision about your support is made by people, not by a computer alone. You may ask for an explanation of a decision and ask that it be reviewed.
7. Data Relating to Deceased Persons
We treat the confidentiality of a patient's information as surviving their death, and continue to handle records of deceased patients in line with this Policy. We will not use the image or story of a deceased patient in awareness or fundraising material without the documented consent of the next of kin or legal representative.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We share your information only where necessary: with hospitals and healthcare providers involved in your care; with partner institutions supporting your treatment; with service providers acting on our instructions (e.g., payment processors), under contracts that require confidentiality and compliance with the law; and with regulators or auditors where required. We do not sell your information. We will not transfer your information outside Kenya unless the law's safeguards for cross-border transfers are met.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or to meet legal and audit requirements, in line with our internal Data Retention and Disposal Schedule. As a general guide: patient support and medical records are kept for 7 years from closure of the support file (longer for children); donation, financial, and compliance records are kept for 7 years from the relevant financial year; and fundraising/communication lists are kept until you opt out or after 24 months of inactivity, whichever is earlier. After the applicable period, data is securely destroyed or permanently deleted.
10. How We Protect Your Data
We maintain secure, password-protected information systems and restricted-access databases, with access granted on a strict need-to-know basis; physical records are kept in access-controlled environments; electronic data is protected using encryption and other appropriate safeguards; we take regular backups; and all staff, volunteers, trustees, and third parties handling your data sign confidentiality undertakings.
11. Data Breaches
If a data breach occurs and poses a real risk of harm to you, we will notify the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner without delay (and in any event within 72 hours of becoming aware of it) and will inform you directly, in plain language, of what happened, the likely consequences, and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
12. Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:
- Be told how your information is used;
- Access a copy of your information;
- Have inaccurate information corrected;
- Ask for deletion or restriction of processing;
- Object to processing (including an absolute right to opt out of direct marketing);
- Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format;
- Withdraw your consent at any time, without detriment; and
- Complain to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Nairobi, if you are unhappy with how we handle your information.
Exercising your rights is always free of charge. We respond within the following statutory timelines:
| Request | We respond within |
|---|
| Access to your data | 7 days |
| Correction of inaccurate data | 14 days |
| Deletion / restriction of processing | 14 days |
| Objection to processing | 14 days |
| Data portability | 30 days |
| Opt-out of direct marketing | 7 days |
13. Contact Us / Data Protection Officer
To exercise any of your rights, or for any questions about how we handle your data, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance site functionality.
2. Types We Use
- Essential: Enables core features (e.g., login, security).
- Analytics: Tracks visits via tools like Google Analytics (anonymous data).
- Preferences: Remembers details such as language settings or font size choices.
3. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings: Block cookies via Chrome / Firefox / Safari settings (may limit your access and experience on the website)
Blog Rules
Community Engagement Guidelines
1. Respectful Participation
Do: Engage in constructive discussions about liver cancer awareness.
Don't: Post hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory remarks.
2. Medical Disclaimer
Comments must not provide unverified treatment advice. Misinformation will be removed.
3. Moderation Policy
Ben Kijuu Foundation may edit or delete posts violating these rules without notice.
Repeat offenders face permanent bans and may be reported to authorities.
4. Spam & Self-Promotion
Allowed: Sharing credible research or nonprofit initiatives (subject to review).
Prohibited: Commercial ads, affiliate links, or irrelevant content.
Report Violations: Contact info@benjikuufoundation.com
