Privacy and Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction
Africa Institute of Mental and Brain Health (AFRIMEB) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy describes how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit afrimeb.org or interact with our online services.

2. Information Collected

  • Personal Data: When you contact us, book appointments, subscribe to newsletters, or join stakeholder programs, we may collect your name, contact details, email address, and professional affiliations.
  • Health Information: Any health-related information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and processed as needed for consultations, research, or service provision.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect non-personal technical data such as device information, IP address, browser type, and site interaction history using analytics tools and cookies.

3. Use of Information
Your data is used to:

  • Provide requested services (e.g., bookings, consultations, newsletter)
  • Respond to inquiries and deliver resources
  • Conduct research (with strict ethical approvals and anonymization)
  • Improve our website, outreach, and mental health awareness
  • Fulfill regulatory, reporting, and legal requirements

4. Data Sharing
We may share your data only:

  • With authorized professionals providing services or research
  • With strategic partners strictly for AFRIMEB’s health objectives
  • When required by Kenyan law, regulations, or court orders
    We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to advertisers or unaffiliated third parties.

5. Security
We utilize industry-standard security protocols to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. Sensitive health data is encrypted and access restricted.

6. Your Rights & Choices

  • You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
  • For research participation, explicit consent is required.

7. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies improve your browsing experience. You may configure browser settings to control cookie usage, which may affect site functionality.

8. Third-Party Links
We may link to external platforms (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube). This policy does not govern those sites; review their privacy notices independently.

9. Children’s Privacy
AFRIMEB does not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent.

10. Changes to Policy
Policy updates will be posted on afrimeb.org with effective dates. Check regularly for changes.

11. Contact Us
For privacy questions, data access, or complaints, reach us at info@amhf.or.ke or Matumbato Rd, Nairobi, Kenya [+254 202651360].