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Privacy Policy Statement
Last Updated: November 19, 2025
Refugee Legal Networks (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (DPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data through our web platform and checkout services.
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1. Data Controller Information
For the purposes of the Kenya Data Protection Act, the Data Controller is:
Refugee Legal Networks Ltd
Address: Elysee Plaza, 4th Floor, Kilimani Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: info@refugeelegalnetworks.org
Phone: (+254) 0116 451806
If we appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), their contact details will also be included here.
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2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data when you make payments, purchase items or use our e-commerce checkout:
a) Identification & Contact Information
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
b) Payment Information
Processed securely by third-party payment providers (e.g., MPesa, card processors).
We do not store your full card, MPesa, or bank details.
c) Transactional Information
• Order details
• Billing information
• Donation receipts (if applicable)
d) System & Usage Data
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device identifiers
• Web analytics and cookies
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3. Lawful Basis for Processing (as per DPA 2019)
We process your personal data based on:
• Performance of a contract – to process purchases or donations
• Consent – for marketing communications
• Legal obligation – for financial records, reporting, and audits
• Public interest / NGO mandate – where relevant to our charitable goals
• Legitimate interest – improving user experience and security
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4. How We Use Your Personal Data
Your information may be used to:
• Process, confirm, and deliver your orders
• Provide customer support
• Send receipts and donation acknowledgments
• Improve website functionality and security
• Maintain accurate financial and audit records
• Send newsletters or campaign updates (only if you opt in)
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5. Sharing Your Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your data.
We may share personal data with:
• Payment processors (MPesa, card processors, PayPal, etc.)
• IT service providers and system hosts
• Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law
All third parties are bound by data protection obligations under the DPA.
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6. Data Transfer Outside Kenya
If data is stored or processed outside Kenya, we ensure:
• Adequate safeguards
• Compliance with the Data Protection (General) Regulations
• Processing only in jurisdictions with appropriate data protection standards
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7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
• Completing transactions
• Compliance with the NGO Coordination Board and financial regulations
• Legal and audit requirements
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
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8. Data Security Measures
We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
• Encrypted payment processing
• Secure servers and firewalls
• Access controls and staff confidentiality obligations
• Regular security reviews
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9. Your Rights Under the Kenya Data Protection Act
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention limits)
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing
• Request data portability (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
Requests can be submitted to: info@refugeelegalnetworks.org
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10. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
• Maintain secure checkout sessions
• Improve user experience
• Analyze website performance
You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
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11. Children’s Data
Our web and e-commerce platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect children’s data without appropriate consent.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will always be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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13. Contact Information
For questions or data requests:
Refugee Legal Networks Ltd
Email: info@refugeelegalnetworks.org
Phone: (+254) 0116 451806
Address: Elysee Plaza, 4th floor, Kilimani Road, Nairobi, Kenya