KaziYangu Mobile ERP — Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("policy") explains how KaziYangu Mobile ERP ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects data you provide when you visit and use www.kaziyangu.ke ("blog", "service"). We may update this policy; please revisit this page for changes.

What User Data We Collect

When you visit the blog, we may collect the following data:

  • Your IP address.
  • Your contact information and email address.
  • Other information such as interests and preferences.
  • Data profiles regarding your online behavior on our blog.

Why We Collect Your Data

We collect data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs.
  • To improve our services and products.
  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you will find interesting.
  • To contact you to fill out surveys and participate in market research.
  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and preferences.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

KaziYangu Mobile ERP is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. We implement technologies and software to prevent data theft, unauthorized access and disclosure. While we take steps to secure data, transmission via the Internet carries risk and cannot be guaranteed.

Our Cookie Policy

By allowing cookies you consent to use of the data they collect about your online behaviour (e.g. pages visited, time spent). Cookie data helps us customise your experience and is used for statistical analysis before being removed from our systems.

Cookies do not grant control of your device. To disable cookies, adjust your browser settings. For more information see internetcookies.com.

Restricting the Collection of Your Personal Data

If you wish to restrict collection or use of your personal data:

  • Uncheck any optional boxes when filling forms on the site or app.
  • Contact us via email to update or remove previously shared information.

We will not lease, sell or distribute your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law. Personal information may be used to send promotional materials only where you have agreed to this policy.

Scope — Where This Policy Applies

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  1. KaziYangu mobile ERP application software ("App") available on our site or the Google Play Store once you download the App onto your device.
  2. Any services accessible through the App or Service Sites owned by us.

Terms and Definitions

Authorities — judicial, administrative, public or regulatory bodies with jurisdiction over Kaziyangu Data Solutions Limited.

Compliance Obligations — obligations to comply with laws, regulatory demands, internal policies and identity verification requirements.

Customer / User — any individual to whom Kaziyangu Data Solutions Limited provides products or services.

Customer Information — Personal Data, confidential or Tax Information about you and your transactions with us.

Financial Crime — money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, fraud and related acts.

Personal Data — information from which an individual's identity is apparent or can be reasonably ascertained.

Sensitive Personal Information — includes race, health, religion, government identifiers and other specially protected categories.

Where We Store Your Personal Data

Data we collect may be transferred to, processed and stored outside Kenya. By submitting Personal Data you agree to such transfer. We take reasonable steps to protect your data and may disclose it to parties necessary to provide services to you.

If you choose a password/PIN to access certain parts of our Service Sites, you are responsible for keeping it confidential. Transmission over the Internet is not completely secure; any transmission is at your own risk. Once received, we use procedures such as encryption to protect against unauthorized access.

Your Rights and Obligations

We may use your data to compile statistics about our user base or loan portfolio and may disclose anonymised information to third parties. You agree to inform us within 15 days in writing if there are changes to Customer Information we hold.

If you fail to provide information we request or withdraw consents necessary for processing, we may be unable to provide or continue services, and we may take actions necessary to meet Compliance Obligations including closing accounts where permitted by law.

If you wish to prevent marketing use of your information, contact us at info@kaziyangu.ke within 7 days of notification.

Benefits & App Features

  • Personal security PIN for protection.
  • Track business status and position.
  • Easy repayment schedule.
  • Access discounted rates and partner packages.
  • Affordable and competitive rates.

Loan Terms

Customers can access revenue-based unsecured finance facilities for up to 90 days. Loan payments may be recovered from business transaction daily deductions.

Visit www.kaziyangu.ke for FAQs and to download the KaziYangu Mobile ERP app.

Privacy and Permissions

When you download the app we may ask you to share M-Pesa statements and other information to verify identity and creditworthiness. We take privacy seriously and will not share personal information without your permission (except as required by law).

Effective APR: 69 - 208% — KaziYangu Mobile ERP app will not charge you more than the amount of your service fee. Fees do not compound or accrue beyond the agreed service fee.

Information We May Collect From You

Information you provide by filling forms, registering, corresponding with us, applying for services, participating in promotions, or uploading content including name, address, email, phone number, device phone number, SIM details, age, username, password, financial and credit information, personal description and photographs.

Information We Collect About Your Device

  • Technical device information such as IMEI, serial number, SIM details, mobile network, OS, browser type, location and timezone.
  • Information stored on your device (contacts, call logs, SMS logs, media) where you grant permission.
  • Usage data from third-party apps on the device (where available) and logs of visits to our apps and sites.

Why We Collect This Information

  • To process transactions and verify identity.
  • To disburse loans and collect payments.
  • To build credit models and perform credit scoring.
  • To analyze customer behavior and troubleshoot problems.
  • To comply with laws (KYC, AML) and to detect and prevent fraud.
  • To send marketing notices, service updates and promotional offers.

Information From Other Sources

We may receive information from third parties such as Credit Reference Bureaus and Mobile Network Operators and combine it with other information we hold about you.

Location & Installation Data

We may use GPS or other location services to determine your location. You can withdraw consent by logging out and uninstalling the app. Unique application numbers and installation details may be sent to us when you install or uninstall services.

Tracking Cookies & Mobile Tracking

We may use cookies and mobile tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, improve experience and analyze usage. You may opt out by disabling cookies or uninstalling the app.

Use and Disclosure of Collected Information

We may associate categories of information and treat the combined data as personal data. Information may be used to determine loan eligibility, amount and terms. Except where required by law, we do not disclose personal client information to third parties for their independent use; aggregate anonymous statistics may be shared.

Disclosure to Third Parties

We may disclose personal data to:

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
  • Prospective buyers/sellers in sale or purchase of a business or assets.
  • Enforce terms, investigate breaches, report defaulters to credit bureaus, or publish anonymised statistics.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. New terms will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, shown on-screen. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at info@kaziyangu.ke or visit www.kaziyangu.ke.