Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Bonyang’ande Welfare Group (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Bonyang’ande Welfare Group mobile application (“the App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide welfare management services:

a) Personal Information

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Membership number
• National ID number (where applicable)
• Age / Date of Birth
• Role within the welfare group (Member, Treasurer, Official)

b) Dependants Information

• Dependant name
• Relationship
• Age
• Contact details (optional)

c) Financial & Transaction Data

• Monthly contributions
• Payment history
• Outstanding balances
• Penalties and arrears
• Fund requests and approvals

d) App Usage Data

• Login timestamps
• Actions performed within the app

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for welfare group operations, including:

• Authenticating members and administrators
• Managing membership records
• Tracking contributions and payments
• Processing fund requests
• Managing dependants
• Displaying member summaries and dashboards
• Sending announcements and notifications
• Ensuring accountability and transparency

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using the following services:

• Firebase Authentication – for secure login and user identification
• Google Sheets – as a structured data store for welfare records

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to administrative data is restricted to authorized officials only.

4. Payments

The App may initiate payment requests (e.g. M-Pesa push). The App does not store your M-Pesa PIN or sensitive mobile money credentials. All payments are processed through official mobile money platforms.

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your data may only be shared:

• With authorized welfare officials (e.g. Treasurer)
• When required by law or lawful authority

6. Data Retention

Member data is retained for as long as you remain an active member of the welfare group or as required for legal, financial, and audit purposes. Upon leaving the group, your data may be archived.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Raise concerns about data usage

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for public use by children. Dependant information is provided by adult members and is used strictly for welfare benefit purposes.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated through the App or official welfare communication channels.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Bonyang’ande Welfare Group
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +254 707 674552

By using this App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.