Last Updated: June 2026
Who We Are
Umoja TZUK (Umoja Tanzania United Kingdom Diaspora) is a registered charity supporting Tanzanians and communities across the United Kingdom through cultural, educational, welfare, community and development initiatives.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information provided through our website, events, membership applications, volunteer applications, donations and other activities.
How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect personal information through:
- Contact forms
- Membership applications
- Volunteer applications
- Event registrations
- Donations
- Gift Aid declarations
- Mailing list subscriptions
- Welfare support activities
- Other charity services
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- Manage charity activities
- Process membership applications
- Process volunteer applications
- Manage donations and Gift Aid claims
- Communicate with members and supporters
- Organise events and community programmes
- Maintain charity records
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Donations
When donations are made through our website, payment information is processed securely by our payment providers.
Umoja TZUK does not store full card or banking details on its website.
Membership and Volunteer Applications
Information submitted through membership and volunteer forms is used solely for assessing applications, managing participation and communicating with applicants.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Enhance security
- Analyse website performance
Users may disable cookies through browser settings.
Mailing List Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your details will be stored securely and used to send updates about Umoja TZUK activities, events and news.
You may unsubscribe at any time.
Sharing Your Information
Your personal information will remain confidential and will not be sold to third parties.
Information may only be shared:
- With authorised trustees and administrators
- When legally required
- For Gift Aid or HMRC purposes
- For safeguarding obligations
- For regulatory compliance
How Long We Keep Information
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, accounting or regulatory purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Umoja TZUK
Email: info@umojatzuk.org
Website: https://umojatzuk.org