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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 September 2026

1. Introduction

Tozonga Ko Tonga Mboka ("the Association", "we") respects the privacy of its members and visitors. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, how we use it, and what your rights are.

2. Data We Collect

  • Identification data: full name, date of birth, nationality, address.
  • Contact data: email address, phone number.
  • Identity verification data: proof of ID, proof of address (as part of our KYC/AML obligations — see our dedicated policy).
  • Contribution data: amounts paid, dates, contribution history.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, site connection data.

3. Why We Collect This Data

  • To manage your membership and contributions to the Association.
  • To comply with our legal obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.
  • To communicate with you about the Association's activities, meetings, and decisions.
  • To keep the website secure and functioning properly.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on: your consent, performance of the membership agreement (internal rules), and compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations in the United Kingdom.

5. Data Sharing

We never sell your data. It may be shared with:

  • Our partner bank, for the purposes of opening and managing the Association's account.
  • Relevant authorities, where required by law.
  • Technical service providers (website hosting), under confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Retention

Your data is retained for the duration of your membership, then archived in accordance with applicable legal requirements (including AML record-keeping obligations), generally no more than 5 years after your membership ends, unless a longer period is legally required.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, and port your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@tozongakotongamboka.com.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

9. Contact

For any questions about this policy: contact@tozongakotongamboka.com