Privacy Policy

What data we collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with lakevictoria100.com:

• Newsletter signup: name, email address, country of residence, and profession
• Partnership inquiry: name, email address, phone number, organisation, and message content
• Join expedition form: name, email address, country, and role (e.g. Researcher, Community Member, Educator)
• Contact form: name, email address, and message content

Why we collect it

Your information is used to:

• Send newsletter updates about the Lake Victoria 100 expedition
• Communicate about survey activities, events, and partnership opportunities
• Respond to partnership and support enquiries
• Respond to your enquiries

How your data is stored

Personal data is stored in an encrypted database with access restricted to authorised project administrators. Data is transmitted over HTTPS and encrypted at rest.

Data retention

We retain your personal data until project completion plus one year, or until you request deletion — whichever comes first.

Your right to erasure

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing info@lakevictoria100.com. We will process your request within 30 days.

Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by visiting the unsubscribe page or emailing info@lakevictoria100.com. We will process your request within 48 hours.

GDPR and data protection

For visitors from the European Union and United Kingdom, your personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We collect only the data necessary for the specific purposes outlined above, and we request explicit consent before collecting or using your information. You have the right to access, rectify, restrict processing, and request portability of your data. To exercise these rights, contact info@lakevictoria100.com.

Third-party data sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer your personal data to any third parties. Your information is used solely for the purposes described above.

Cookies and analytics

This website uses Plausible Analytics, which is cookieless and fully GDPR-compliant. No cookies are placed on your device. No personal data is collected by our analytics.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at info@lakevictoria100.com.