Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 27th September 2026
One Earth Generation (“One Earth Generation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and handle personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
By using our website or voluntarily providing your personal information to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. WHO WE ARE
One Earth Generation is an organisation working to strengthen climate resilience, support communities, and empower young people to participate in climate action and sustainable development.
For privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact us through:
Email: [info@oneearthgeneration.org](mailto:info@oneearthgeneration.org)
Website: https://oneearthgeneration.org/
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website.
Depending on how you use the website, this may include:
• First name and last name
• Email address
• Gender
• The type of inquiry you select
• Messages or other information you submit through our contact forms
• Your newsletter subscription preference
• Information you provide when communicating or interacting with us
We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the website, such as information relating to your browser, device, IP address, website usage, and security or diagnostic information, where applicable.
We only seek to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect to:
• Respond to questions, requests, and messages submitted through our website
• Communicate with individuals who contact or engage with us
• Process requests to get involved with our activities
• Coordinate partnerships, volunteering, support, or other forms of engagement
• Send newsletters or updates where you have chosen to subscribe
• Improve our website, services, programmes, and communications
• Maintain website security and prevent misuse
• Maintain appropriate records and comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations
We will not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Where applicable, we process personal information on a lawful basis recognised under applicable data protection law.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
• Your consent
• The performance of a request or arrangement you have made with us
• Compliance with a legal obligation
• Protection of legitimate interests, where permitted by law
• Other lawful bases recognised under applicable data protection legislation
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent where applicable. Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.
5. NEWSLETTER AND COMMUNICATIONS
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may use the email address you provide to send you relevant information about One Earth Generation, including news, activities, opportunities, stories, events, campaigns, and other organisational updates.
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time or contact us to request removal from our mailing list.
6. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with trusted service providers, contractors, technology providers, hosting providers, communication platforms, or other parties where reasonably necessary to operate our website, communicate with you, provide services, or fulfil legitimate organisational purposes.
Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards and confidentiality requirements are in place.
We may also disclose information where required or permitted by law, regulation, court order, or a lawful request from a competent authority.
7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Some technology or service providers we use may process or store information outside Kenya.
Where personal information is transferred outside Kenya, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer and subsequent processing are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and appropriate safeguards.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to maintain appropriate organisational records, to resolve disputes, to enforce agreements, or to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
The actual retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the reason for which it is held.
When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise, or otherwise dispose of it where appropriate.
9. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored through our website.
10. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:
• Be informed about how your personal information is being processed
• Request access to personal information held about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or misleading personal information
• Request deletion or erasure of personal information in circumstances permitted by law
• Object to certain processing of your personal information
• Request restriction of processing in applicable circumstances
• Request portability of your personal information where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests relating to your personal information may be made by contacting us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.
11. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Our work may involve programmes and activities intended to support young people and communities.
Where we collect personal information relating to children or minors, we will take appropriate measures required by applicable law and organisational safeguarding requirements.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website for purposes that are not permitted by applicable law.
Where consent or authorisation from a parent, guardian, or other authorised person is required, we will seek it as appropriate.
12. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, analytics, or other legitimate website purposes.
Where required, we will provide appropriate information or obtain consent before using cookies or similar technologies that require consent.
You may also be able to manage cookies through your web browser settings.
13. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to websites, platforms, or services operated by third parties.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service you choose to use.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, technology, legal requirements, or data protection practices.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date shown at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
One Earth Generation
Email: [info@oneearthgeneration.org](mailto:info@oneearthgeneration.org)
Website: https://oneearthgeneration.org/
We will consider and respond to privacy-related requests in accordance with applicable law.