1. Introduction
Welcome to zuri.ke (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”) in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website and services.
2. Definitions
- Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
- Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.
- Data Subject: An individual whose personal data is processed.
3. Data Collection
We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The types of data we collect include:
- Information You Provide: When you register or interact with our services, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect data about your device, browsing actions, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies.
4. Use of Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our services.
- To improve, personalize, and expand our services.
- To communicate with you, including customer service and support.
- To process transactions and send related information.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights and freedoms.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in providing our services, subject to data protection agreements.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict processing.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@zuri.ke
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@zuri.ke
This Privacy Policy is in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya.