Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3 October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how TechSmart (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit techsmart.co.ke or interact with us. By using our Website, you agree to this Policy and our Terms & Conditions.

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1. Introduction

We process personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019 and its regulations where applicable. This Policy covers data collected online and offline (e.g., by phone or in-store).

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2. Information We Collect

  • Identifiers: name, phone number, email address, delivery address, order IDs.
  • Payment info: mobile money references (e.g., M-Pesa), masked card details (processed by providers).
  • Device/usage: IP, browser type, pages viewed, referrers, timestamps, analytics.
  • Support content: calls, emails, chat, social messages you send to us.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive data unless you provide it for support.

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3. How We Use Your Information

  • Process/deliver orders; confirmations and invoices.
  • Customer support, warranty facilitation, service updates.
  • Improve our Website, products, and experiences.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
  • With consent, send marketing you can opt out of anytime.
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4. Lawful Basis for Processing

  • Contract: fulfill purchases and provide services.
  • Consent: marketing communications & certain cookies/analytics.
  • Legal obligation: tax, accounting, anti-fraud.
  • Legitimate interests: security, improvement, operations.
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5. Sharing & Disclosure

We share data only as necessary:

  • Fulfillment partners: couriers/riders for delivery.
  • Payment processors: banks, M-Pesa, card gateways.
  • Service providers: hosting, analytics, support tools.
  • Legal & compliance: to comply with law or protect rights/safety.

We do not sell your personal information.

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6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for core functionality, preferences, and analytics. You can control cookies in your browser; disabling some may affect performance. See our Cookie Notice.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described and to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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8. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method is 100% secure; we continuously improve our measures.

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9. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside Kenya, we do so per law with appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual protections).

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10. Your Rights

Subject to law, you may access, correct, delete, object to, or restrict processing of your data, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may verify your identity.

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11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 18. If you believe a child provided data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

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12. Contact Us

Address: Norwich Union House, 2nd Floor, Suite 9, Mama Ngina Street (Opposite Hilton Hotel), Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254 111 933 377

Email: techsmart254.ke@gmail.com

Website: techsmart.co.ke

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13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the latest version. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

Note: This Policy provides general information and is not legal advice.