Data Privacy and Cookies Policy

Data Privacy and Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 28th May 2023

The Spiritua Directors Association of Kenya (SPiDAK) is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors and members. This Data Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website. By accessing or using the SPiDAK website, you consent to the terms and practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you visit our website or become a member of SPiDAK, we may collect personal information from you. This information may include your name, email address, contact number, professional details, and any other information voluntarily provided by you.

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your preferences. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of our website.

Use of Personal Information

2.1 Provision of Services

We may use your personal information to provide you with our services, communicate with you, and fulfill your requests or inquiries.

2.2 Membership Management

If you become a member of SPiDAK, we may use your personal information to manage your membership, process payments, send membership-related communications, and provide access to member-only resources.

2.3 Marketing and Communications

With your consent, we may use your personal information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, event announcements, and other communications related to SPiDAK. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

2.4 Legal Compliance

We may use and disclose your personal information as required by law, regulation, or legal process to protect our rights, comply with governmental requests, or enforce our policies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing our membership database, conducting events, or providing other services. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SPiDAK, its members, or others.

3.3 Consent

We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have obtained your explicit consent to do so.

Data Security

We employ reasonable technical, administrative, and physical measures to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Data Privacy and Cookies Policy does not apply to those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we may have collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Changes to the Policy

We may update this Data Privacy and Cookies Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be effective when posted on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Data Privacy and Cookies Policy or the use of your personal information, please contact us.