Privacy Policy

Information Collection and Use

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. In this policy, we explain how we handle your personal data. We collect the personal data you provide to us, which may include your name, email address, postal address, and any other details necessary for the provision of our services. This data is collected when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out contact forms, or engage with other interactive features of our site. We use this information to respond to your inquiries, provide the services you request, and enhance your user experience.

Additionally, we may collect data regarding your usage of our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed. This information helps us understand and analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information. We ensure that any personal data collected is stored securely and is only accessible by authorized personnel. Data may be stored electronically or in physical files, and we take appropriate measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe such release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

Furthermore, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. These third parties are required to adhere to strict data protection guidelines and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than the provision of services to us. In cases where data transfer might occur due to business transactions, such as mergers or acquisitions, the receiving party will be bound by the commitments in this privacy policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. For instance, we use cookies to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services.

We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies via your browser settings. Each browser is a little different, so look at your browser's Help Menu to learn the correct way to modify your cookies. If you turn cookies off, some of the features that make your site experience more efficient may not function properly.

Your Rights

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request correction or deletion of this information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you wish to make such a request, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event, within the timeframe required by law. Please note that we may need to retain certain information for record-keeping purposes or to complete transactions you initiated before requesting such change or deletion.

Additionally, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances and to withdraw any consent you may have previously given. Your rights are subject to certain exceptions and limitations provided by law. If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, we encourage you to contact us with your concerns. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our treatment of your personal data, please write to us by email at [email protected] or by post to:

Alliance Française de Nairobi, Loita/Monrovia Streets, P.O. Box 45, Astrol, 00521 Nairobi, Kenya

Author

Lila Mwangi

I am a journalist with a keen interest in covering the intricate details of daily events across Africa. My work focuses on delivering accurate and insightful news reports. Each day, I strive to bring light to the stories that shape our continent's narrative. My passion for digging deeper into issues helps in crafting stories that not only inform but also provoke thought.