Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/10/2024

At Anungo Kavele & Co. Advocates ("the Firm"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, and other applicable Kenyan laws.

1. Scope of this Policy

This policy applies to the personal information we collect during our interactions with clients, potential clients, employees, service providers, and visitors to our website. It governs the collection, use, storage, and sharing of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Full name, address, email, phone number, national ID/passport number.

• Professional Information: Employment details, qualifications, and legal requirements.

• Financial Information: Billing details, payment history, and bank account information.

• Legal Case Information: Details related to legal matters or disputes in which you are involved.

• Sensitive Personal Data: Data related to race, ethnic origin, health, biometric data, or other sensitive information as required for legal representation.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We may collect your data in the following ways:

• Directly from you, during consultations, via emails, phone calls, or through our website.

• From publicly available sources.

• From third parties, including but not limited to government agencies, courts, and other legal practitioners.

4. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Legal Representation: To provide legal advice and services, represent you in legal matters, and communicate with you.

• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations under the law, including regulatory and professional standards.

• Billing and Payments: To manage billing, accounting, and financial transactions.

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send relevant legal updates or newsletters if consented to.

• Recruitment: If you are a prospective employee, we may use your data to evaluate your candidacy.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal data with:

• Courts, tribunals, and other legal bodies for the purpose of legal representation.

• Other legal professionals, consultants, or experts engaged in your legal matter.

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law.

• Third-party service providers who assist with administrative tasks, IT, or accounting, under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Security

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure of your data.

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data that we hold.

• Right to Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Deletion: In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal data.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to restrict processing where certain conditions apply.

• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Anungo Kavele & Co. Advocates
P. O Box (Coming Soon)

Nairobi.

+254115688968

Inquiries@anungokavele.com