Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Malalane Cultural Center (“MCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.malalane.org (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us in connection with our cultural, educational, and community programs in Mozambique, Portugal, and Canada.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide voluntarily, such as your name, email address, and message content when you use our contact or “Get Involved” forms, make a donation inquiry, or otherwise communicate with us.
- Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URLs, pages viewed, and general usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Analytics information collected through Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve our content and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries, requests, and messages you submit to us;
- Process donations and communicate about giving opportunities, where applicable;
- Provide information about our programs, events, and mission;
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience;
- Monitor Site traffic, performance, and security;
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to support Site functionality and analytics. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of the Site. You can learn more about Google’s practices at Google’s Privacy Policy. You may also use browser settings or opt-out tools provided by Google to limit analytics tracking.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing forms, hosting, analytics, or communications, and who are required to protect your information;
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of MCC, our users, or others;
- With your consent or at your direction.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. International Users
Because MCC operates across Mozambique, Portugal, and Canada, your information may be processed in countries other than your own. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in locations with different data protection laws.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information, or to object to certain uses. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
9. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Malalane Cultural Center
Email: info@malalane.org
Website: www.malalane.org