Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Privacy Policy

Evidence-Based Solutions Africa (EBSA, "we", "our", "us") is a Tanzanian development organisation based in Arusha, Tanzania. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all visitors to our website at ebsa.or.tz.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact us:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, organisation, and message content when you submit our contact form.
  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected through analytics tools (if enabled).
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device. See our Cookie Policy below for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries and partnership requests submitted through our contact form.
  • Understand how visitors use our website in order to improve it.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located within our hosting infrastructure. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for as long as is necessary to respond to your enquiry and for our legitimate operational needs, and no longer than 2 years unless required by law.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to external websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly and allow us to understand how visitors use our site.

What Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
  • Our consent banner: When you first visit the site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies using the banner at the bottom of the page.
  • Opt out at any time: Clear your browser's localStorage for this site to reset your cookie preference.

Please note that declining cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations.
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data.
  • Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 days.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Evidence-Based Solutions Africa (EBSA)
Arusha, Tanzania
Email: info@ebsa.or.tz
Website: ebsa.or.tz

This policy may be updated from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.