Husika - Open Public Participation

At Husika, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
County of residence
Profile information

1.2 Usage Information

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Device information
Cookies and similar technologies
User feedback and comments

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, maintaining, and improving our platform
Processing and facilitating your feedback on policy proposals
Communicating with you about updates, features, or policy changes
Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
Ensuring the security and integrity of our platform
Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With government agencies responsible for the policy proposals you engage with (your feedback will be shared, but personal identifiers may be anonymized upon request)
With service providers who perform services on our behalf
When required by law or to respond to legal process
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Husika, our users, or others
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
The right to rectify or update your personal information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the 'Contact Us' section.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@husika.go.ke

Address: Husika Office, Nairobi, Kenya

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing, maintaining, and improving our platform

Processing and facilitating your feedback on policy proposals

Communicating with you about updates, features, or policy changes

Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience

Ensuring the security and integrity of our platform

Complying with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With government agencies responsible for the policy proposals you engage with (your feedback will be shared, but personal identifiers may be anonymized upon request)

With service providers who perform services on our behalf

When required by law or to respond to legal process

To protect the rights, property, or safety of Husika, our users, or others

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information

The right to rectify or update your personal information

The right to request deletion of your personal information

The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information

The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the 'Contact Us' section.