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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2026

Contents
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. What We Collect
  • 3. How We Use It
  • 4. Storage & Security
  • 5. Sharing
  • 6. Cookies
  • 7. Your Rights
  • 8. Retention
  • 9. Children
  • 10. Updates
  • 11. Contact

1. Overview

Kosentia ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over it.

This policy applies to all personal information collected through our website at kosentia.com, including our contact form, newsletter subscription, and any direct correspondence.

Kosentia is based in Nairobi, Kenya and operates in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (KDPA) and applicable data protection principles.


2. What We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to respond to your enquiry and deliver our services. This includes:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address (from our contact form)
  • Company name and current stage
  • Message content describing your enquiry
  • Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter or Ecosystem Read)

Information collected automatically:

  • Basic website analytics (page views, referring source, general geographic region)
  • Browser type and device information for performance optimisation
  • Cookie data as described in Section 6

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as financial account details, health data, or national ID numbers) through this website.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiry and assess engagement fit
  • To schedule and conduct discovery calls or assessments
  • To send our quarterly Ecosystem Read newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
  • To improve our website and content based on aggregated, anonymised analytics

We will not use your information to send unsolicited marketing communications. If we follow up after your initial enquiry, it will be directly related to that enquiry and proportionate in frequency.


4. Storage & Security

Your information is stored securely and access is limited to authorised personnel at Kosentia. We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

Contact form submissions are transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS). We do not store payment information on our website any payment processing for engagements is handled through separate, secure systems specified in individual engagement agreements.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.


5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We will not share your information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: When you have explicitly agreed to sharing for a specific purpose
  • Service providers: Trusted tools we use to operate our website (e.g. email delivery, analytics) bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements: Where disclosure is required by Kenyan law, court order, or regulatory authority
  • Business transfer: In the event of a business restructure or acquisition, with equivalent privacy protections

We will notify you before your information is shared in any circumstance not listed above.


6. Cookies

Our website uses a minimal set of cookies to function correctly and to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised information about page visits and referral sources. No personally identifiable information is included.

You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use the website or submit an enquiry.


7. Your Rights

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

Right of Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information where no longer necessary.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your information for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Right to Complain

Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Kenya.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@kosentia.com. We will respond within 14 working days.


8. Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

  • Enquiry information: retained for 24 months following the enquiry date, or the duration of any resulting engagement
  • Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: retained in anonymised, aggregated form

After the applicable retention period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised.


9. Children

Our website and services are directed at business professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at hello@kosentia.com.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We will notify active subscribers of material changes via email.

Continued use of our website after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


11. Contact

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

  • Email: hello@kosentia.com
  • Website: kosentia.com
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya

For complaints unresolved by Kosentia, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Kenya at odpc.go.ke.

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