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Privacy Policy

Sincy Research Centre - Last Updated: August 19, 2025

1. Introduction

At Sincy Research Centre, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, services, or programs, like agritech consultations, newsletters, and donation processes.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Data: Information like your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided when you sign up for our programs like Beacon Association, GRACED Business Club, request consultancy services, or subscribe to our newsletters.
  • Sensitive Personal Data: Where applicable, we may collect data like financial information for donations through PayPal or Wise or demographic details for program participation, only with your explicit consent.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, like IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, collected via cookies and Google Analytics for improving user experience and tracking keyword performance.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Provide and improve our agritech services, like farm supply chain management, smart tech farm installations, and consultancy.
  • Facilitate participation in programs like GRACED Business Club, Beacon Association, Project YAI, and Sincy Foundation initiatives.
  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our activities, with your consent.
  • Process donations securely to support Sincy Foundation's initiatives, like children's home support and youth empowerment programs.
  • Share data with partners like CoELIB, Equity Bank only with your explicit consent for program collaboration or mentorship purposes.
  • Analyze website usage to optimize content and enhance organic lead growth through SEO.

4. Your Rights

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Objection: Object to processing for specific purposes, like marketing.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another entity.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at sincyresearch@gmail.com.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
  • Regular security audits to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2019.
  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.

In case of a data breach, we will notify the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and affected individuals within 72 hours, as required.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except:

  • With trusted partners like CoELIB, SBM Bank for program delivery, with strict confidentiality agreements.
  • As required by law or to comply with legal processes in Kenya.

If data is transferred internationally, like for donation processing via PayPal, we ensure compliance with ODPC guidelines and implement safeguards like standard contractual clauses.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track performance via Google Analytics. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: To monitor site traffic and optimize content.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent banner.

8. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted on our website with the updated date.