Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to: your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and any other information you choose to provide when you contact us, request a consultation, submit an enquiry through our website, or engage our legal services.

We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to: respond to your enquiries and requests; provide legal services you have engaged us for; communicate with you about our services, events, and legal developments; improve our website and services; comply with our legal and regulatory obligations; and protect our rights and interests.

We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so, as required by the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya. Such lawful bases include your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate business interests.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

4. Sharing of Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

We may also disclose your information where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure data storage, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including: the right to be informed about how your data is processed; the right to access your personal data; the right to rectify inaccurate data; the right to erasure of your data in certain circumstances; the right to restrict processing; and the right to object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes prescribed by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. The specific retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed.

When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at: info [at] lhkadvocates [dot] com or call us at +254 116 536 093.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.