Privacy Policy for SokoDeal
Effective Date: January 24, 2025
At SokoDeal (accessible from https://sokodeal.co.ke), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any other way.
By accessing or using the SokoDeal website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in several ways, including but not limited to:
a. Personal Identification Information
When you register on our site, place an ad, or interact with us, we may collect the following types of personal information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Payment information (if applicable)
User-generated content (e.g., product listings, reviews, comments)
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit or interact with our website, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Location data (if enabled)
Pages viewed and interactions with the website
Cookies and tracking technologies (for detailed information, see our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain our services, including placing and managing classifieds, responding to inquiries, and processing transactions
To personalize your experience on the website
To communicate with you, including sending transactional emails, updates, and promotional content (you can opt out of marketing communications)
To improve our website and services based on your feedback and interactions
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website and providing services (e.g., payment processors, and email delivery services).
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Service, or protect the rights and safety of our users.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of SokoDeal’s assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement various security measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction: You can access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional communication or by contacting us.
Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, customize content, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the website.
For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
SokoDeal does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +254769195979
Address: Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Modifieds on 24 January 2025
