Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction

Kitengefest is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and applicable international privacy standards. This policy governs how we collect, process, store, and protect personal information within our competition and voting platform.

2. Data Collection

We collect only information necessary to operate the platform, including:

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
• Payment verification information (where paid voting applies)
• Technical information (IP address, browser, device data)
• Voting activity logs for integrity purposes

3. Data Usage

Your information is used to:

• Process and validate votes
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Maintain platform security
• Provide important system notifications
• Improve user experience and analytics

4. Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard safeguards including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure database storage
• Role-based system access control
• Continuous monitoring and security reviews
• Secure payment gateway integrations

5. Your Rights

In accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

6. Contact Information

For privacy or data protection inquiries, please contact: