At VOCAL Africa, your dignity, safety and rights are at the core of everything we do. Whether you visit our website, attend our events, or are captured in our photos and videos, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
- Who We Are
VOCAL Africa is a Pan-African human rights organization working to amplify grassroots voices, protect civic space and advance justice. Our work includes community engagements, public protests, documentation of abuses and storytelling across digital platforms.
- What This Policy Covers
This policy outlines:
• How we collect and protect your personal information (both online and offline)
• How we handle images and videos taken during our activities
• Your rights regarding consent, data access and removal
- Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our website or programs, we may collect:
• Name, email, phone number
• Messages or questions you send us
• Donation or registration details
• Media consent (when applicable)
B. Automatically Collected Data
We may collect:
• IP address, browser info, device type
• Pages visited, time on site
• Cookies (you can manage this via browser settings)
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Send updates (only if you opt in)
• Process donations and issue receipts
• Improve our services and website
• Share media content from our activities (with proper consent)
• Maintain internal records
We do not sell or trade your information. We may share it only with trusted service providers (e.g. for email or secure donations) or when legally required.
- Photography & Video Recording at Events
A. Events Where We Capture Media
Photos or videos may be taken at:
• Community barazas and forums
• Trainings, workshops, conferences
• Public demonstrations and protests
• Field visits, interviews, or storytelling campaigns
B. How We Handle Consent
Implied Consent for Public Events
In public settings (e.g., protests, barazas), we may take general photos or crowd shots. Notices will be displayed where feasible. We avoid close-ups unless you’ve agreed or are in proximity to our staff or partners.
Informed Consent for Close-Ups or Interviews
If you’re directly featured or sharing your story, we will seek verbal or written consent before:
• Interviews
• Portrait photos
• Sharing sensitive content
Opt-Out Option
You may opt out at any time. Inform our team during the event or email us at info@vocalafrica.org to request removal or blurring of your image.
- Protection of Children & Vulnerable Persons
We do not publish identifiable images of children without at least one of the following:
• Parent/guardian consent
• A clear purpose that poses no risk
• Respectful, non-exploitative representation
- Use of Images and Videos
Captured content may be used to:
• Document human rights work
• Share updates on our website or social media
• Publish reports, advocacy material, or campaign content
• Promote transparency to supporters and partners
We are careful never to portray individuals or communities in ways that are disrespectful, misleading, or dangerous.
- Data and Media Storage & Security
We use secure, encrypted platforms to store data and media. Access is restricted to authorized team members and trusted partners. We retain data only as long as necessary for legitimate purposes.
- Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Ask for correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent for image or data use
• Report concerns to data protection authorities
To exercise any of these rights, email info@vocalafrica.org or call +254758555444
- Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy as needed.