Privacy Policy
Welcome to Cape Maclear Learning and Development (CMLD). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This privacy policy outlines our data collection practices, how we use your information, the security measures we have in place, and your rights regarding your data.
Updates to Policy: We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or our practices so please check this page occasionally to ensure that you are happy with any changes. By using our website, you are agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Any questions regarding this policy and our privacy practices should be sent via our contact us form.
Who We Are:
Cape Maclear Learning and Development (CMLD) is a UK charity which supports secondary and tertiary education for high performing students from Cape Maclear, Malawi, whose families cannot afford the fees and associated costs for education after primary school. We also offer and support vocational training for the community of Cape Maclear. CMLD is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 1202570). The registered address is, 30 Havelock Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8EX.
How We Collect Information: We collect personal information through various interactions with our website, such as when you submit inquiries, make donations, register for events, sign up for newsletters, or engage with our social media channels. Additionally, we utilise cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather data about your interactions with our site.
Information We Collect: The types of personal information we collect may include your name, address, email address, telephone number, IP address, demographic information, and browsing activity on our website. For online transactions, we do not store your payment details, as they are processed securely by trusted third-party payment processors.
How We Use Your Information: We use your personal information for various purposes, including providing and improving our services, processing donations, communicating with you about our activities and events, sending newsletters and updates, personalising your experience, conducting research and analysis, complying with legal obligations, and preventing fraud or misuse of our services.
Who Has Access to Your Information: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers, such as payment processors, email service providers, and analytics providers, who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
Security Measures: We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ a range of measures to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection best practices. While we strive to maintain the security of your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Profiling: We may analyse your personal information to better understand your interests, preferences, and behaviour. This allows us to tailor our communications and services to better meet your needs. However, you have the right to opt out of profiling activities at any time by contacting us.
Cookies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect data about your interactions with our site. Cookies are used for various purposes, including remembering your preferences, analysing website traffic, and delivering personalised content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Links to External Websites: Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. Please note that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot be held responsible for their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these websites before providing any personal information.
Protection of Minors: We are committed to protecting the privacy of children aged 18 or under. If you are under the age of 18, please obtain parental or guardian permission before providing any personal information to us.
Data Transfers Outside the EU: Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. In such cases, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is adequately protected, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information held by us. You also have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data, as well as the right to data portability. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or our privacy practices, please contact us. We will respond to your inquiries and requests in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Review of this Policy
We keep this Policy under regular review. This Policy was last updated March 2024.