Privacy Policy
The Gender Desk

Introduction

The Gender Desk is a non profit media platform focused on gender equality, digital rights, and social justice. We produce stories, research, campaigns, and community engagement programs.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, engage with our content, participate in our programs, or communicate with us.

We respect your privacy. We commit to protecting your personal data in line with the Data Protection Act and other applicable laws.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly
You may provide information when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out a contact form
• Register for events or trainings
• Apply for internships, partnerships, or funding
• Participate in surveys or research
• Submit a story or tip

This information may include:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization name
• Location
• Any other details you choose to share

Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how people use our site and to improve performance.

Sensitive information
In some cases, we work with survivors of violence or individuals sharing sensitive gender related experiences. We treat such information with strict confidentiality and apply additional safeguards.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Send newsletters and updates
• Organize events and trainings
• Manage partnerships and collaborations
• Process internship or job applications
• Conduct research and publish reports
• Improve our website and content
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:
• Your consent
• Contractual obligations
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate organizational interests, where your rights are not overridden

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Data Sharing

We may share information with:
• Service providers such as website hosting, email platforms, or payment processors
• Project partners where necessary for program delivery
• Legal authorities where required by law

We only share the minimum information required. All partners are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

These measures include secure hosting, password protection, restricted access to sensitive files, and regular review of our data practices.

No system is fully secure. We continuously review and improve our safeguards.

Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act of Kenya, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our content may be accessible to young people. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental or guardian consent where required by law.

Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

The Gender Desk
Email: info@thegenderdesk.online
Location: Kenya

We are committed to ethical journalism, responsible data handling, and protecting the dignity and safety of every person who engages with our work.