J. Ndiege & Associates Advocates ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us through this website or in the course of instructing us. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the rights you have over it, in line with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019.
1. Information We Collect
When you contact us through this website — whether via our contact form, WhatsApp, phone, or email — we may collect:
- Your name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Your company or organisation name, where provided
- The details of your enquiry or the nature of the matter you describe to us
- Any documents or information you choose to share with us in relation to your matter
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your enquiry and assess whether we can assist with your matter
- Schedule and conduct consultations
- Provide legal services to you, where you become a client
- Maintain records as required by our professional and regulatory obligations as advocates
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent (when you voluntarily submit an enquiry), the necessity of processing to take steps towards entering a client engagement, and our legal obligations as a regulated law firm in Kenya.
4. Confidentiality
Information shared with us in connection with a legal matter is subject to advocate-client privilege and professional confidentiality obligations, in addition to the protections of this policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or regulatory retention requirements applicable to legal practice in Kenya.
6. Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal and regulatory retention obligations
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Kenya
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms, such as WhatsApp or Google Maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
8. Cookies
This website does not currently use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:
- Phone: 0706 590 451
- Location: Kilifi Main Stage, Old Mombasa Uniforms Building, Kilifi
- WhatsApp: Message us directly