1. Information We Collect

When you register your association or use BENOPRO, we collect the following types of information:

• Association information: name, registration number, official email, phone, address, city, country, website, logo.
• Administrator information: full name, email, phone, and hashed password.
• Member data: names, contacts, contribution records, meeting minutes, and other data you upload to manage your association.
• Usage data: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and feature interactions to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Create and manage your association account.
• Provide the BENOPRO services (member management, contributions, meetings, etc.).
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.
• Improve and personalize your experience.
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent (e.g., if you enable integrations).
• With trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• To comply with legal requests or enforce our terms.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with notice to you.

4. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption (bcrypt for passwords), firewalls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may delete your association account at any time, and we will delete your data within 30 days, except where legal obligations require retention.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@benopro.co.tz. We will respond within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

BENOPRO is hosted in secure data centers. If you are accessing our services from outside that region, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using the service, you consent to such transfer.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a notice on our website. Your continued use of BENOPRO after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.