Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Welcome to Daraja La Mafanikio. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our job platform services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register on our platform, we collect:

  • Full name, email address, and phone number
  • Professional information (skills, education, work experience)
  • Resume/CV and cover letters
  • Profile photographs
  • Location information (county, address)
  • Government identification numbers (for verification purposes)

Employer Information

For employers, we may collect:

  • Company name, registration details, and address
  • Contact person information
  • Business registration documents
  • Job postings and requirements

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referral source and click patterns
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To connect job seekers with employment opportunities
  • Account Management: To create and manage your user account
  • Communication: To send job alerts, application updates, and platform notifications
  • Profile Matching: To match your skills and qualifications with relevant job opportunities
  • Verification: To verify your identity and credentials
  • Analytics: To improve our services and user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Employers

  • Your profile information is shared with employers when you apply for jobs
  • Employers can view your public profile and application materials
  • Contact information is shared only when you apply or express interest in a position

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:

  • Cloud hosting services
  • Email communication providers
  • Analytics and tracking services
  • Payment processors (for premium services)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity
  • Respond to lawful requests from authorities

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login information
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Personalize your experience
  • Provide relevant job recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of our platform.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing of your information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
  • Fulfill legitimate business interests

When you delete your account, we will remove your profile from public view within 30 days, but may retain certain information for legal or operational purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Kenya. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@darajalamafanikio.org
Phone: +254 716 713 453
Address: Sasio road, off Lunga Lunga Road, Opposite St Elizabeth Primary School – Mukuru
Website: www.darajalamafanikio.org

Data Protection Officer:
If you have specific concerns about data protection, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@darajalamafanikio.org

12. Complaints

If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Kenya or the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 29, 2026 and was last updated on January 29, 2026.