Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

The Somali Childhood Diabetes Organization (SCDO) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children, families, donors, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and visitors to our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Names
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Donation information
  • Volunteer applications
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Health-related information voluntarily provided to help us support children living with Type 1 Diabetes

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide support and services to children and families
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Process donations and sponsorships
  • Coordinate healthcare and educational activities
  • Improve our programs and services
  • Share updates about our work and impact

Protection of Personal Information

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require it to perform their responsibilities.

Children’s Information

Because we work with children, we take extra care when handling information relating to minors. Information about children will only be collected and used for legitimate support, healthcare coordination, safeguarding, or program-related purposes.

Photographs, stories, or testimonials involving children will only be published with appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Information Sharing

SCDO does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information may only be shared when required by law, for safeguarding purposes, with healthcare providers involved in a child’s care, or with the consent of the individual concerned.

Website Usage

Our website may use basic analytics and cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

Somali Childhood Diabetes Organization (SCDO)

Email: info@somalichilddiabetes.org

Phone: +252616080069