1. Who We Are
Spice Without Borders is a global changemaker development ecosystem that discovers, develops, connects, and accelerates purpose-driven individuals creating positive social, environmental, cultural, and economic change.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Spice Without Borders is the Data Controller responsible for the personal information collected through our websites, programs, events, and digital platforms.
Spice Without Borders
P.O. Box 8512–30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Email:
info@spicewithoutborders.org
Privacy enquiries:
privacy@spicewithoutborders.org
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all Spice Without Borders programs and initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Spicedemy
- Spice Accelerator
- Kilimo Accelerator
- Ecospice Accelerator
- SpiceTalks
- ChiliPitch
- Flavour Hub
- Spice Alumni
- Innovation Challenges
- Fellowships
- Funding Opportunities
- Research Partnerships
- Spice Chapters
- SpiceVents
- Coffeetage
- SpiceBikers
- MaonoTV
- SpiceFest | Colour of Change
- AnzaCard
- Spice Duka
- Spicy Circle Summit
- Spicy Awards
- Cheche za Spice
- All future programs, campaigns, events, websites, and digital services operated by Spice Without Borders.
3. Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Protecting your personal information.
- Being transparent about how we use your data.
- Collecting only information that is necessary.
- Keeping your information secure.
- Respecting your privacy choices.
- Complying with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
4. Information We Collect
Depending on how you engage with us, we may collect the following categories of information.
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Country and location
- Date of birth where required
- Gender, where voluntarily provided
- Professional information
- Educational background
- Organization
- Social media profiles
- Biography
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Profile photographs
- Emergency contact information where applicable
Program Information
When applying for programs or opportunities, we may collect:
- Application responses
- Project information
- Business ideas
- Social ventures
- Community initiatives
- Impact data
- References
- Assessment results
- Interview notes
- Learning progress
- Certification records
- Mentorship information
Event Information
When attending our events we may collect:
- Registration information
- Attendance records
- Dietary or accessibility requirements
- Event feedback
- Photographs
- Videos
- Audio recordings
Payment Information
Where applicable, we may collect information relating to:
- Donation records
- Program fees
- Sponsorship information
- Transaction confirmations
Payment processing is handled through trusted third-party providers. We do not store complete payment card details.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our websites we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Cookies and analytics information
This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Deliver our programs and services.
- Process applications and registrations.
- Manage learning, mentorship, certification, and alumni engagement.
- Organize events.
- Communicate program updates.
- Publish success stories where permission has been granted.
- Send newsletters such as Cheche za Spice, with your consent where required.
- Monitor and evaluate program impact.
- Improve our services.
- Conduct research and learning.
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations.
- Protect the security and integrity of our platforms.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location, we process information based on:
- Your consent.
- Performance of a contract.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Our legitimate organizational interests.
- Protection of vital interests where appropriate.
Sensitive personal information is processed only where legally permitted or with your explicit consent.
7. Media and Content
Many Spice Without Borders activities involve storytelling.
By participating in our programs or events, you may choose to provide photographs, videos, interviews, testimonials, presentations, articles, or other content.
With your permission or where appropriate under applicable law, we may use this material for:
- Publications
- Reports
- Websites
- Social media
- Promotional materials
- Research
- Educational resources
- Historical archives
You retain ownership of your original work unless otherwise agreed.
By submitting content, you grant Spice Without Borders a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use that content for organizational purposes.
9. International Data Transfers
Because Spice Without Borders operates internationally, your information may be processed in countries outside your own.
Where international transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable privacy legislation.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Deliver programs.
- Maintain alumni records.
- Issue certifications.
- Produce impact reports.
- Meet legal obligations.
- Preserve historical organizational records.
Information is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Update your details.
- Request deletion.
- Withdraw consent.
- Restrict processing.
- Object to certain uses.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
We aim to respond to requests promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
If you would like to ask a privacy question or exercise a privacy right, you can use our .
13. Keeping Your Information Secure
We use appropriate administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards, including:
- Secure servers.
- Access controls.
- Encryption where appropriate.
- Regular security reviews.
- Staff confidentiality obligations.
While no system is completely immune from risk, we continually work to protect your information.
14. Children's Privacy
Some programs, such as Kilimo Accelerator, involve young participants.
Where required by law, participation by minors requires parental or guardian consent.
We take additional precautions when handling information relating to children and young people.
15. Third-Party Services
Our websites may include links to third-party websites or integrate external services.
These services operate under their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before sharing personal information.
16. Email Communications
We send emails to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Deliver program information.
- Confirm registrations.
- Share organizational updates.
- Send newsletters where you have subscribed.
Every marketing email includes an option to unsubscribe.
17. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, organizational practices, or our programs.
The latest version will always be available on our website together with the effective date.
Continued use of our websites or participation in our programs constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Spice Without Borders
P.O. Box 8512–30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Email:
privacy@spicewithoutborders.org
General enquiries:
info@spicewithoutborders.org
Our Privacy Promise
Trust is essential to meaningful collaboration.
We are committed to protecting your privacy, respecting your choices, and handling your information responsibly as we work together to discover purpose, develop changemakers, accelerate ideas, connect communities, and create lasting impact.
Every Voice Matters. Every Person Belongs. Every Story Is Respected.