Zuri Circle - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Zuri Circle Limited (“Zuri Circle”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using our website, app, or any of our services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy

2. Who We Are

Zuri Circle is a women’s leadership and execution ecosystem focused on community, structure, accountability, and access for ambitious women across Africa and the diaspora. Zuri Circle Limited is the entity responsible for your personal data (“data controller”) when you use our platforms and services.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information::

a. Information you provide directly

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, location (city/country).
• Profile information: profession, sector, role, business details, interests, and goals.
• Membership details: membership tier, participation history, preferences.
• Application data: when you apply for grants, programs, sponsorship, or specific opportunities
• Communication content: messages you send to us or within structured community channels (circles, forms, feedback, surveys)

b. Information we collect automatically

• Device information: device type, operating system, browser type.
• Usage information: pages viewed, session duration, app features used, referring URLs
• Log data: IP address, access dates and times.

c. Information from third parties

• payment providers and processors;
• partners and platforms that host joint events or programs;
• social platforms (e.g. if you interact with our pages or connect via social login).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• provide and manage our services, including membership, events, programs, and the Zuri Circle App;
• create and maintain your account and member profile;
• communicate with you about updates, events, opportunities, and resources;
• analyse how our platforms and programs are used, so we can improve them;
• manage grants, demos, and selection processes fairly and transparently;
• comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our members and platforms.

Where required by law, we rely on one or more legal bases to process your information, including

• your consent;
• performance of a contract with you (membership, program participation);
• our legitimate interests (for example, improving our services, protecting our community, or understanding our reach and impact);
• compliance with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with:

• Service providers who support our operations (such as payment processors, email services, hosting providers, and analytics tools), under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Partners and sponsors where you participate in co-branded programs, events, or grants, and where sharing is necessary to run the initiative.
• Professional advisers, such as legal or accounting advisers, where reasonably necessary.
• Authorities or regulators where required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights and safety of others.

Where we share data with partners for storytelling or reporting, we aim to use aggregated or anonymised information wherever possible.

6. International Transfers

Because Zuri Circle works with women and partners across several countries, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

Where we transfer personal data across borders, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, in line with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver the services you use;
• Fulfil the purposes described in this Policy;
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete it or anonymise it.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No system is completely secure. While we work to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights over your personal data, including the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances;
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may request proof of identity before responding to your request.

10. Marketing Communications

We may send you updates about programs, events, or opportunities that we believe may be relevant to you.

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you essential service or transactional messages (for example, information about your membership, programs you have joined, or important changes to our terms).

11. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website and app may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• remember your preferences;
• improve performance;
• analyse usage and traffic patterns.

You can typically adjust your browser or device settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our platforms may not work properly without cookies.

12. Children’s Privacy

Zuri Circle is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so that we can review and, if appropriate, delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through our platforms. Your continued use of our services after any changes means you accept the updated Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Email: legal@zuricircle.com