Last updated: 8th October, 2024.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Kenyan Farmer Solutions (KenyanFarmer.com). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in compliance with Kenyan law, including the Data Protection Act, 2019.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
- Farm location and size
- Types of crops or livestock
- Farming practices and technologies used
- Financial information related to farm operations
- Data from soil sensors, drones, or other agricultural technologies (if applicable)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Our website when you fill out forms or subscribe to our services
- Direct interactions during consultations or site visits
- Automated technologies or interactions (e.g., data from farming software or devices)
- Third parties or publicly available sources (with your consent)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our agricultural services
- Communicate with you about our services
- Conduct market research and analysis
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Our employees and contractors who need it to provide services to you
- Third-party service providers (e.g., irrigation system installers, agricultural technology providers)
- Government authorities when required by Kenyan law
- Other entities with your consent
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019.
7. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under Kenyan data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete your personal information in certain circumstances
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not provide any personal information to us.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kenyan Farmer Solutions (KenyanFarmer.com)
Email: info@kenyanfarmer.com
Phone: +254 724 353 993
12. Compliance with Kenyan Agricultural Laws
We comply with all relevant Kenyan agricultural laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- The Agriculture Act (Cap 318)
- The Crops Act, 2013
- The Agriculture and Food Authority Act, 2013
- The Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act (Cap 345)
We ensure that any data collected related to agricultural activities is handled in accordance with these laws and any applicable regulations set by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives.
13. Data Protection Registration
In compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, Kenyan Farmer Solutions is registered as a data controller with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.