Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

KwetuPride Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 July 2025

  1. Introduction and Scope

Welcome to KwetuPride. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of your personal data when you use the KwetuPride website and its services (the “Platform”).

This policy is designed to be compliant with Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019. By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Under Kenyan law, personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

  1. What Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The collection of this data is necessary for the performance of the services you request.

a. Data You Provide Directly:

Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect your email address and a securely hashed (encrypted) password.

Application Data: When you apply to become a Mentor or Mentee, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, which may include your full name, phone number, country of residence, gender identity, pronouns, professional details (industry, role, company), and your CV (if you choose to upload it).

Review Data: When you submit a workplace review, we collect the information you provide, such as the company name, your role, location, and the content of your review. This data is linked to your user ID for accountability, but your personal identifying information (like your email) is never displayed publicly with the review.

Contact Data: When you use our contact forms (in the footer or for partnerships), we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

b. How We Collect Data:

All personal data is collected directly from you when you voluntarily fill out forms on our Platform.

  1. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

To create and manage your user account.

To facilitate the mentorship matching process between mentors and mentees.

To manage, moderate, and display workplace reviews.

To communicate with you regarding your account, applications, or inquiries.

To ensure the security and integrity of our community and Platform.

To improve our services.
  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your privacy and safety are our highest priority. We will never sell your personal data. We only share your information in the following limited and necessary circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers: We use Google’s Firebase platform to securely host our website, database, and file storage. Your data is stored within this secure infrastructure.

Mentorship Matching: To facilitate a successful match, information from your application may be shared with a potential mentor or mentee. We will always seek your explicit consent before sharing sensitive documents like a CV.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law under the jurisdiction of Kenya. In such cases, we will strive to protect user anonymity to the fullest extent legally possible.
  1. Your Rights Under the Data Protection Act

As a user in Kenya, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data and your account.

Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your data at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at kwetupride@gmail.com. 6. Data Security and Retention

We are deeply committed to securing your data. We use industry-standard security measures, including:

Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS. Your password is encrypted and is never visible to us.

Secure Infrastructure: Our data is stored on Google’s secure Firebase platform.

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

KwetuPride uses a limited number of essential cookies for the sole purpose of providing core website functionality, such as keeping you logged in to your account. We do not use cookies for advertising, marketing, or tracking your activity across other websites.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by sending you a direct communication.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please do not hesitate to contact us at: Email: kwetupride@gmail.com