Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

At Whitelands Marketing Platform ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information:
  • Phone number (for account creation and verification)
  • Name and identification details
  • Mobile money account information
  • Bank account details (if applicable)
  • Profile information and preferences
Usage Information:
  • Task completion data and submissions
  • Login times and activity patterns
  • Platform interaction and navigation data
  • Device information and browser details
  • IP address and location data
Communication Data:
  • Support chat messages and emails
  • Feedback and survey responses
  • Notification preferences

How We Use Your Information

Platform Operations:
  • Account creation and management
  • User authentication and security
  • Task assignment and completion tracking
  • Payment processing and verification
  • Referral program management
Communication:
  • Sending important platform updates
  • Task notifications and reminders
  • Customer support communications
  • Marketing communications (with consent)
Improvement and Analytics:
  • Platform performance analysis
  • User experience optimization
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Feature development and testing

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:
Service Providers:
  • Payment processors (Safaricom M-Pesa, banks)
  • SMS and communication service providers
  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
Legal Requirements:
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights and property
  • To investigate fraud or security issues
  • To comply with regulatory requirements
Business Transfers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

Data Security

Security Measures:
  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure database storage with encryption
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Employee training on data protection
Payment Security:
  • PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
  • Tokenization of sensitive payment data
  • Secure API integrations with payment providers
  • Regular security monitoring and threat detection

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control:
  • View and update your personal information
  • Download your data in a portable format
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Control notification preferences
Data Correction:
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Update payment and contact details
  • Modify privacy preferences

Data Retention

  • Active account data: Retained while account is active
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years for tax compliance
  • Support communications: Retained for 2 years
  • Analytics data: Retained for 2 years in anonymized form
  • Closed accounts: Most data deleted within 30 days

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies:
  • Essential cookies: Required for platform functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand user behavior
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings
  • Marketing cookies: Used for targeted advertising (with consent)
Cookie Management:

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Third-Party Services

External Integrations:
  • Social media platforms (for task completion)
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics)
  • Customer support tools
  • Payment gateway providers

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in servers located outside Kenya. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Appropriate safeguards and security measures

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through:

  • Email notifications to registered users
  • Platform notifications and banners
  • Updated "Last Modified" date on this page

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us:

Data Protection Officer:
privacy@whitelands.co.ke
General Privacy Inquiries:
support@whitelands.co.ke
Phone:
+254 700 123 456
Postal Address:
Whitelands Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
Your Privacy Matters

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about our data practices. If you have any concerns or questions about how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to contact us.