1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of the Tanzania Development Partners Group (TZDPG), accessible at www.tzdpg.or.tz (the “Website”). This Data Privacy and Cookies Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your data and how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your data is handled and how cookies are used.

2. Data Privacy

a. Information Collection: TZDPG does not collect any personal information data unless explicitly provided by you through forms or other means. We may collect non-personal statistical data, such as the number of visitors and pages visited, to improve our Website’s functionality and content.

b. Use of Information: Any personal data collected will only be used for the purpose for which it was provided. Non-personal data is used for analytics and to enhance your browsing experience. TZDPG does not share personal information with third parties.

c. Data Security: We take reasonable measures to safeguard any personal data we collect. However, please be aware that the Internet is not entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data during transmission.

3. Cookies

a. What Are Cookies?: Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

b. How We Use Cookies: We use cookies for the purpose of enhancing your browsing experience, improving the functionality of our Website, and gathering non-personal statistical data. The cookies we use do not identify you personally.

c. Cookie Categories:

i. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the Website may not perform as intended.

ii. Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. They collect anonymous data about the pages visited, the time spent on each page, and any error messages received. This information allows us to improve the performance and content of our Website.

iii. Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to remember your preferences on the Website, such as language settings or region. They make your visit more personalized and convenient.

d. Third-Party Cookies: We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze data about the use of our Website. These services may use their own cookies to track user interactions. Please note that these third-party services have their own privacy policies, and TZDPG does not have control over their use of cookies.

4. Cookie Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience on our Website.

5. Changes to this Policy

TZDPG may update this Data Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information on data privacy and cookies.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Data Privacy and Cookies Policy or the practices of this Website, please contact us at: daniel.mlabwa@undp.org