Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21st July 2025

Welcome to DCP Kwa Ground (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services at https://dcpkwaground.com (the “Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

DCP Kwa Ground is an online social media platform registered in Kenya. We provide a digital space for political, social, and economic engagement, with features including forums, job listings, content sharing, and user networking.

Contact email for privacy concerns: admin@dcpkwaground.com

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Location Information
Payment and billing details
Photos, videos, and profile information
Resume/CV data
Social media profile links
User-generated content (posts, comments, messages)

b. Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Device type and browser information
Cookies and tracking data
Usage statistics and behavioral analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

To register and manage user accounts
To verify user identity and ensure platform security
To personalize content and deliver targeted advertisements
To analyze usage and improve our services
To send transactional and promotional communications
To connect users with job or business opportunities

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data in accordance with:

Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with:

Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for analytics and advertising
Payment processors for transactions
Service providers under data processing agreements
Law enforcement or regulators when legally required

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access a copy of your personal data
Correct or update your personal data
Request deletion of your account or specific data
Download/export your data in a portable format
Object to certain processing (e.g., marketing)
Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@dcpkwaground.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain session state and login functionality
Analyze site usage
Store preferences
Deliver personalized content and ads

Note: We currently do not display a cookie banner or provide opt-in/opt-out mechanisms, but we are working to implement this to comply with cookie consent laws such as GDPR and ePrivacy.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures, including:

HTTPS encryption
User authentication protocols
Server and database protection

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

As long as your account is active
As needed for legal, financial, or security obligations

You may request deletion of your account at any time via admin@dcpkwaground.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed outside Kenya depending on our third-party service providers. We ensure adequate safeguards through data processing agreements and compliance with international data protection laws.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data, it will be promptly deleted.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” and notify you via email or in-platform alert.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy, please contact:

DCP Kwa Ground
📧 Email: admin@dcpkwaground.com
🌐 Website: https://dcpkwaground.com