Django Mombasa Data Protection & Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2026
Organization: Django Mombasa Community
1. Purpose
Django Mombasa is a community focused on learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing around Python and the Django web framework.
We respect participant privacy and collect only the minimum personal data necessary to understand and improve our community programs.
All data collected is used strictly for community analysis and program improvement. We do not use participant data for marketing, advertising, or promotional messaging.
2. Legal Basis
This policy follows the principles of the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
Data is processed based on voluntary participation and legitimate community interest, limited to organizing and improving community activities.
3. Data We Collect
When you register for a Django Mombasa event or program, we collect the following information:
Name (required)
Email (required)
Phone (optional)
Gender (required)
Year of Birth (optional)
Experience Level (required)
Primary Language (required)
We intentionally do not collect sensitive personal information such as identification numbers, home addresses, financial details, or employment records.
4. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is used only to help us understand and improve the community. Specifically, we use it for:
Understanding skill level distribution (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
Planning workshops and learning tracks based on participant needs
Measuring diversity and inclusion progress
Preparing anonymized community reports for internal use and impact reporting
Improving the quality of events, mentorship, and learning experiences
Contacting participants about the specific event or program they registered for (for example: logistics, reminders, updates, or post-event feedback)
We do not:
Run marketing campaigns using your data
Sell or monetize personal information
Share personal data with advertisers
Use your data for commercial targeting
Optional Community Communications
Participants may optionally receive:
Event updates and logistical notifications
Community opportunities (workshops, scholarships, meetups, collaboration calls)
These messages are informational and community-related only. They are not marketing communications. You may opt out at any time by replying to the email or contacting the organizers.
5. Data Sharing
We never publish or share personally identifiable information.
We may share anonymized aggregated statistics such as:
Percentage of participants by experience level
Gender representation
Common primary languages
These reports contain no information that can identify an individual.
6. Storage & Security
We protect participant data using reasonable technical and organizational safeguards, including:
Access limited to designated organizers only
Password-protected storage systems and accounts
Careful handling of shared documents and forms
Only organizers responsible for planning, operations, and analysis can access the data.
7. Data Retention
We retain identifiable data only as long as necessary:
Event logistics communication: up to 12 months
Community statistics: anonymized and retained for long-term trend analysis
Personally identifiable information: deleted when no longer required
Participants may request deletion at any time.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for participation records
To make a request:
Email: djangomobasake@gmail.com
Subject: Data Protection Request
9. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated as the community grows or legal requirements change. The latest version will be available on Django Mombasa official platforms.
Django Mombasa focuses on learning and community growth. We study patterns to improve programs, while protecting individual privacy.