Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Sharon Jemutai Kiptoo Advocates ("we", "our", or "the Firm") collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through this website and in the course of providing legal services, in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address provided through our contact form or directly.
• Matter information: Details about your legal matter that you choose to share with us.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website (collected via cookies).
• Communications: Records of correspondence between you and our firm.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide legal services
• To schedule and manage consultations
• To send you legal insights and newsletters (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with our legal and professional obligations

3. Advocate-Client Privilege

All communications between you and our firm in the context of a legal matter are protected by advocate-client privilege under the Advocates Act (Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya). This information will not be disclosed to any third party without your express written consent, except where required by law or a court order.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent)

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services including Google Analytics (for website analytics) and email service providers for newsletter delivery. These services have their own privacy policies and are selected for their compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Client files and legal communications are retained for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of a matter, in accordance with professional obligations.

8. Your Rights Under the Data Protection Act, 2019

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• The right to be informed about how your data is processed
• The right to access your personal data held by us
• The right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• The right to erasure (subject to legal retention obligations)
• The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sharonjemutaikiptoo.co.ke.

9. Contact for Privacy Matters

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or wish to make a complaint, please contact:

Data Controller: Sharon Jemutai Kiptoo Advocates
Email: info@sharonjemutaikiptoo.co.ke
Address: ABC Building, 5th Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 700 000 000

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.