Privacy Policy

Important information

A. General Information Only

The content on the Sarah King Consulting website (www.sarahkingconsulting.com) is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute professional advice, legal advice, or a substitute for specific consultations.

B. No Professional Relationship Created

Accessing or using this website, or sending an email through it, does not create a client, contractual, or professional relationship with Sarah King Consulting. A formal engagement of services requires a separate written agreement.

C. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up-to-date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

D. Limitation of Liability

In no event will Sarah King Consulting be liable for any loss or damage including, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

E. External Links

Through this website, you may be able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Sarah King Consulting. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

F. Copyright & Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Sarah King Consulting or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Who We Are: "Sarah King Consulting" (https://www.sarahkingconsulting.com) provides expert consultancy services in sustainable livelihoods, market systems, food & nutrition security, holistic resilience-building and other related topics.
Our Commitment: Sarah King Consulting is committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and protection. Our practices are fully compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2019, of Kenya, which governs the collection, processing, and handling of personal data within the country. We are dedicated to adhering to the principles outlined in this Act, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of your personal information. As the data controller, we are responsible for obtaining necessary consents and permissions as required by law, and we strive to build trust with our users through rigorous adherence to privacy regulations.

A. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact Forms/Email: When you contact us through the website, email, or other direct communication channels, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any details you provide in your message.
- Newsletter Sign-ups (if applicable): If you subscribe to a newsletter, we collect your email address and name.
Information Collected Automatically (Website Usage Data):
- IP Address: Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address.
- Browser & Device Information: Type of browser, operating system, and device used to access our website.
- Usage Details: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interactions with website content.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies (see "Cookie Policy" section below).

B. How We Use Your Information (Purpose of Data Collection)

To Respond to Your Inquiries: To communicate with you and address your requests for information or services.
To Provide and Improve Our Services: To deliver the consultancy services you engage us for, and to continually enhance and tailor our offerings.
For Website Analytics & Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website, identify areas for improvement, and optimize user experience.
For Marketing Communications (with consent): To send relevant updates, newsletters, or information about our services, if you have explicitly opted in to receive such communications.
For Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights.

C. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

D. Sharing Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business (e.g., website hosting, analytics services, email marketing platforms). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

D. Your Data Protection Rights

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

E. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

On the Sarah King Consulting website, we may use cookies for the following purposes:

Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly, enabling basic features like page navigation.
Website Analytics: We use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This includes data such as which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on our site, and the path they take through the website. This helps us understand visitor behavior, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. This data is typically aggregated and anonymous.
Improving User Experience: Cookies may help us remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) so you don't have to re-enter them on subsequent visits.

G. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.

H. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

J. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact Sarah King Consulting at sarah@sarahking.co.ke.