Bits Privacy Policy
Our Commitment
We take your privacy seriously.
NairoBits Trust is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information and data. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your information when you use the website and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Organization: Referred to as “the Organization”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement — refers to NairoBits Trust.
- Cookies: Small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing browsing history details among its many uses.
- Data Controller: For the purposes of the GDPR, refers to the Company as the legal person which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data.
- Device: Any device that can access the Website such as a computer, a cell phone or a digital tablet.
- Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Under GDPR, this means any information relating to You such as a name, identification number, location data, online identifier, or factors specific to your physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
- Website: Refers to the service accessible from nairobits.com
- You: The individual accessing or using the Website, or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Website. Under GDPR, You can be referred to as the Data Subject or User.
Relevant Regulations
NairoBits Trust’s policy is designed to meet the requirements and uphold the principles of the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”). NairoBits Trust utilizes the definition in the GDPR of personal data for the purposes of this policy. Pursuant to that definition, NairoBits Trust considers personal data to be information in any format that relates to a living individual who can be identified by that information, either on its own or when combined with other information held by us.
Collection of Personal Information
We will only collect personal information where the data is reasonably necessary for a genuine business-related purpose. The types of personal information we may collect include but are not limited to:
- Name
- Personal contact details (e.g. telephone, email, or facsimile number)
- Information provided through our website or social media (such as Facebook or Twitter accounts)
- Your contractual history with us
We collect this information in a variety of ways, including:
- Enquiries made through our website or social media accounts
- When you follow our social media accounts, and register or subscribe to our mailing list
- Applications to participate in our competitions and attend events such as conferences, meetings, and trainings
- Through direct communication between you and NairoBits Trust personnel, such as email, mail, by telephone, and direct meetings
NairoBits Trust primarily relies on the consent of individuals to collect, process, and hold their data. You may opt not to provide consent; however, doing so may result in NairoBits Trust not being able to provide you with services or contact you.
Use of Personal Data
We use the personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing you services
- Keeping you informed about NairoBits Trust’s work
Retention of Personal Information
It is our intent not to keep personal information for longer than reasonably required. NairoBits Trust maintains a data retention policy informed by:
- Legal or regulatory requirements of the location of the data processing
- The completion of a contract with you or work you supported with our partners
If your personal data is held for reasons other than legal requirement or contractual engagement (e.g. newsletter, recruitment database), we will maintain that data until you request its removal or correction.
Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
The EU GDPR details an individual’s rights regarding their personal data. NairoBits Trust respects and supports these rights:
Right to Access
You are entitled to have access to your personal data. Contact us to request a copy.
Right to Data Portability
You are entitled to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Correction
You may challenge the accuracy of your personal data and have it corrected.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to or ask us to restrict processing of your personal data.
Right of Erasure
You are entitled to have your personal data erased where it is no longer needed.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw at any time.
Breaches of Personal Data
NairoBits Trust applies best business practices and secure systems to protect personal information. If a data breach that included personal information were to occur, NairoBits Trust will respond to the breach as required by the relevant regulations. If you are aware of a breach of personal data that concerns NairoBits Trust, please contact info@nairobits.com immediately.
Information Collected by NairoBits Trust's Website
NairoBits Trust collects anonymized data about visitors to our websites. Our primary goal in collecting this information is to provide the user with the most useful content and services. No personally identifiable information is collected or maintained without the user’s consent. NairoBits Trust uses HTTP cookies to improve the performance of our site. All retained data is anonymized — no personally identifiable information is collected, stored, or placed in cookies that can be accessed by third parties.
Images Utilized by NairoBits Trust
NairoBits Trust utilizes images collected by our personnel to demonstrate the nature and impact of our work. NairoBits Trust seeks consent to the degree practical from the individuals depicted in these images. If your likeness is reproduced in any of the images hosted on the NairoBits Trust website and you would like these images to be deleted, please contact the administrator who will promptly take action.
