Privacy Policy for Yonga | Odhiambo & Associates

At Yonga Odhiambo & Associates We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site"). This policy applies to all users of our Site and is in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya.

By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• a. Personal Identification Information
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To Provide Legal Services: To communicate with you, provide legal advice, or assist with your legal matters.
• To Improve Our Site: To analyze and improve the functionality, performance, and content of our Site based on user behavior.
• To Send Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, legal updates, and promotional content, but only if you have opted in to receive such communications.
• To Comply With Legal Obligations: To meet legal and regulatory requirements, such as responding to court orders, law enforcement requests, or legal obligations under Kenyan law.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, firewalls, and access control. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your personal data in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Site or providing services, such as hosting, email, and data analysis.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose your personal data when required to do so by law, such as to comply with a court order, government request, or other legal obligations.

We ensure that any third parties with whom we share personal data are compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2019 and implement adequate measures to protect your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions (e.g., legal or contractual obligations).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

• Email: info@yongaodhiamboassoc.com
• Phone: 0732445813
• Mail: P.O.BOX 932-40100

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When your personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before submitting any personal data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete that data.

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside of Kenya, please note that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws as Kenya. By using our Site and providing us with your personal data, you consent to this transfer.

10. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

• Yonga | Odhiambo & Associates
• P.O.box 932-40100
• Email: info@yongaodhiamboassoc.com
• Phone: 0732445813