Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2025

1. Introduction

Everybit Business Limited website is owned by Everybit Business Limited, which is a data controller of your personal data. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya.

We have adopted this Privacy Policy, which determines how we are processing the information collected by Everybit Business, which also provides the reasons why we must collect certain personal data about you. Therefore, you must read this Privacy Policy before using Everybit Business website.

2. Personal information we collect:

When you visit the Everybit Business Limited, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the installed cookies on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”

To be able to fulfil the service offerings, we may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, ID number, or passport number.

• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, and physical address.

• Financial Data: Payment details for services rendered.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour.

3. Why do we process your data?

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: Where you have given consent for processing.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfil our contractual obligations to you.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.

• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.

Our top priority is customer data security, and, as such, we may process only minimal user data, only as much as it is absolutely necessary to maintain the website. Information collected automatically is used only to establish statistical information regarding website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that it would identify any particular user of the system.

You can visit the website without telling us who you are or revealing any information, by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the website’s features, or you wish to receive our newsletter or provide other details by filling a form, you may provide personal data to us, such as your email, first name, last name, city of residence, organization, telephone number. You can choose not to provide us with your personal data, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the website’s features. For example, you won’t be able to receive our Newsletter or contact us directly from the website. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us via everybithr@gmail.com.

4. Your rights:

Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccuracies in your data.

• Request deletion of your data.

• Object to processing of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at everybithr@gmail.com.

5. Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

6. Information security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

7. Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data with:

• Service Providers: Such as payment processors and IT service providers.

• Regulatory Authorities: When required by law.

• Third Parties: With your consent or as necessary for service provision.

9. International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside Kenya unless adequate data protection measures are in place or with your explicit consent.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

11. Data Protection Compliance Statement

Everybit Business complies with the Data Protection Act, 2019.

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security and privacy.

12. Intellectual Property Notice

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Everybit Business and is protected by Kenyan intellectual property laws.

Unauthorized use of our content is prohibited.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

14. Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to everybithr@gmail.com.

15. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using our website, you consent to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

Cookie Statement

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Understand user behaviour on our website.

• Improve website functionality.

• Personalize content and advertisements.

3. Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage.

• Advertising Cookies: Used for marketing purposes.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Credits

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