Privacy Policy

Kuzana ("Kuzana", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to `kuzana.co` and pages we control, including application and referral forms we link to.

Information we collect

• Contact and application data: name, email, phone, company info, revenue, sector, pitch and materials you submit in forms (e.g., Apply, Referral, Jobs).
• Communications: emails and messages you send to us.
• Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, device/browser, approximate location, timestamps; collected via analytics (e.g., GTM/Metricool) and similar technologies.
• Social/profile data: public information you choose to share or link (e.g., LinkedIn).

How we use information

• Evaluate applications and referrals, conduct due diligence, and manage programs.
• Communicate with you about workshops, investments, events, and updates.
• Operate, secure, and improve our website and services, including analytics.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and risk management obligations.
• With your consent, send newsletters or marketing communications (you can unsubscribe anytime).

Legal bases

Where applicable (e.g., Kenya Data Protection Act, GDPR), our processing bases include consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (such as evaluating applications and improving services), and legal obligations.

Sharing of information

• Service providers: vendors that help us operate the website, analytics, communications, and program operations.
• Advisors and partners: members of our strategy boards, mentors, and investment partners under confidentiality where appropriate.
• Legal and compliance: to comply with law, enforce terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

Data retention

We keep information as long as needed for the purposes above, considering legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

International transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

Your choices and rights

• Access, update, delete: you may request a copy, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out: you can unsubscribe from emails via the link in the message.
• Cookies/analytics: control cookies in your browser; block or delete as desired. Some features may not work without certain cookies.
• Objections: where we rely on legitimate interests, you may object to processing.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method is 100% secure; you should use caution when sharing sensitive data online.

Children

Our services are intended for adults and business users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Third-party links

Our site contains links to third-party sites (e.g., Substack, LinkedIn, Google Forms). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact us

Email: info@kuzana.co

Address: Spring Valley Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Related: Terms and Conditions