Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 23, 2026
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, North Western Diocese ("ELCT NWD", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it when you visit our website at elctnwd.or.tz.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill in the contact form (name, email address, phone number, and message).
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address).
- Make a donation (name, email address, phone number, and amount).
We also automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and date/time of your visit, for analytical purposes only.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and prayer requests.
- Send you our newsletter and ministry updates (only if you have subscribed).
- Process and acknowledge donations.
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting and email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of ELCT NWD and others.
4. Newsletter & Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly. We will remove your email address promptly upon request.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form messages and donation records are retained for administrative and legal compliance purposes.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies solely to maintain your browsing session and to protect forms against cross-site request forgery (CSRF). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some site features may not function correctly without them.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we may delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
ELCT North Western DioceseP.O. Box 98, Bukoba, Tanzania
Email: info@elctnwd.or.tz
Phone: +255 28 - 222 0027 / 222 1312