Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 2026
At Dream Children's Home, we are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and safety of the children in our care, as well as our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and website visitors.
Dream Children's Home was established to provide care, education, shelter, and support to orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children in Kenya. We recognize the importance of safeguarding personal information and maintaining the trust of those who support our mission. Dream Children's Home has operated in Ngong, Kenya since the mid-2000s and provides care, education, and support for vulnerable children.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
From Website Visitors
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Contact form submissions
From Donors and Sponsors
- Donation information
- Billing details
- Sponsorship records
- Communication preferences
From Volunteers
- Volunteer applications
- Background information where required
- Emergency contact information
From Children and Beneficiaries
For program administration purposes, we may maintain:
- Names
- Educational records
- School attendance information
- Program participation records
- Photographs and videos (with appropriate consent)
How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Process donations and sponsorships
- Communicate with supporters and donors
- Manage volunteer programs
- Administer educational and child welfare programs
- Provide updates about our impact
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Child Protection and Privacy
Protecting children is our highest priority.
Dream Children's Home may share photographs, success stories, educational achievements, and program updates to demonstrate impact and encourage support. However:
- We do not publish sensitive personal information about children.
- We do not disclose home addresses, identification numbers, medical information, or other confidential details.
- We take reasonable steps to ensure that information shared publicly does not place any child at risk.
- Photographs and videos of children are used only with appropriate consent and safeguarding considerations.
Photography and Media
Photos and videos taken during activities, educational programs, volunteer visits, and special events may be used on:
- Our website
- Social media platforms
- Newsletters
- Annual reports
- Fundraising materials
Whenever possible, appropriate consent is obtained before publishing identifiable images of children.
Donation Security
Donations made through our website are processed using secure third-party payment providers.
Dream Children's Home does not store complete credit card or banking information on its servers.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand visitor engagement
- Measure fundraising campaign effectiveness
- Enhance user experience
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Information Sharing
We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers supporting our operations
- With payment processors for donation transactions
- When required by law
- To protect the safety and welfare of children, staff, volunteers, and supporters
We never sell donor or supporter information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Unsubscribe from communications
- Request deletion of information where legally permitted
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other organizations or websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.