Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Karatina University Christian Union (KarUCU) Main Campus website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, registration number, course, year of study
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), profile photo
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, IP address
• Content: Blog posts, prayer requests, comments, and other user-generated content
• Payment Information: M-Pesa phone numbers for donations (processed securely through Safaricom)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide access to member-only features
• To communicate important CU announcements and updates
• To process event registrations and Bible study sign-ups
• To facilitate leadership elections and nominations
• To process donations securely
• To improve our website and services
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
• Secure HTTPS connection for all data transmission
• HTTP-only cookies for session management
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and role-based permissions
• Secure database with regular backups

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• CU Leadership: Authorized CU leaders may access member information for administrative purposes
• Service Providers: Third-party services like Cloudinary (image hosting) and M-Pesa (payments) process data on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information through your profile
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at karumaincu@gmail.com

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for university students (18+ years). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: