Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
Effective: April 1, 2026
Mombongo Education Network ('Mombongo', 'we', 'our', or 'us') is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our platform at mombongo.net and the Mombongo Academy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
• Full name and email address (account registration) • Billing information (name, address, payment details — processed securely) • Profile information (photo, bio, country, language preferences) • Course progress, quiz responses, and completion records • Messages sent through our support or community features
b) Information Collected Automatically
• IP address and device information • Browser type and operating system • Pages visited, time spent on the platform, and click behavior • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
c) Information from Third Parties
• Social media login data (if you sign in via Google, Facebook, etc.) • Payment processor confirmations (we do not store full card numbers)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to: • Create and manage your account • Deliver and personalize courses, workshops, and mentorship content • Process payments and issue refunds • Send course updates, newsletters, and platform notifications • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries • Improve our platform based on usage analytics • Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: • Contract: to fulfill our service obligations to you • Consent: for marketing communications (you can withdraw at any time) • Legitimate interest: to improve our platform and user experience • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Mombongo does not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: • Service providers (hosting, payment processors, email providers) bound by confidentiality agreements • Analytics partners (anonymized or aggregated data only) • Legal authorities when required by law We never share your personal data with third-party advertisers.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience on mombongo.net. Types of cookies we use: • Essential cookies: necessary for the platform to function • Analytics cookies: help us understand how users navigate our platform • Preference cookies: remember your settings and language You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie consent tool.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 90 days, except where we are legally required to retain it longer.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: • Right of access: request a copy of your personal data • Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data • Right to erasure: request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten') • Right to restrict processing: limit how we use your data • Right to data portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format • Right to object: opt out of certain processing activities To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mombongo.net.
8. Data Security
Mombongo uses industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including: • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission • Encrypted storage of sensitive personal information • Access controls and authentication protocols • Regular security audits and vulnerability testing However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and to report any suspected security incidents to security@mombongo.net.
9. Children's Privacy
Mombongo is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Your continued use of Mombongo after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact — Privacy Officer
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact: Email: privacy@mombongo.net Website: www.mombongo.net/privacy
