Nairobi Law Monthly Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

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Introduction

Welcome to Nairobi Law Monthly. By accessing and using our services, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information in accordance with Kenyan Data Protection laws and relevant international regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you register for our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any other details you provide. This information is used to manage your account, facilitate communication, and enhance your user experience.

Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our website and application, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit, and the time spent on those pages. This data helps us improve our services, ensure the security of our platform, and provide personalized content.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small data files that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can control how cookies are used through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision: We use the information we collect to deliver, maintain, and improve our services. This includes personalizing content, providing customer support, and improving the overall user experience.

Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important notifications, updates about your account, and promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt out of promotional emails at any time.

Analytics and Improvement: We perform statistical analyses of user behavior to understand how our services are used and to enhance product development. These analyses help us make informed decisions to improve the quality of our services.

Advertising: While we may inform advertisers about the performance of their advertisements (e.g., how many users have viewed or clicked on their banners), we do not share your personal information with advertisers without your explicit consent.

Use of Google API Services

To enhance user experience, Nairobi Law Monthly utilizes Google API services, specifically for authentication. This allows users to securely log in using their Google account.

Data Use Limitation: The access and use of Google user data by our application are strictly confined to authentication purposes. We do not store, share, or utilize this data for any other function.

Policy Accessibility and Consistency: Our privacy policy, which details how we access, use, store, and share Google user data, is prominently available on our verified domain and is easily accessible to all users. This policy is consistently linked on both our app's homepage and the OAuth consent screen in the Google Cloud Console.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies to facilitate our services, provide services on our behalf, or assist with service-related tasks. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or processes.
  • Protect the rights and property of Nairobi Law Monthly.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with our services.
  • Ensure the safety of our users and the public.

Business Transfers: If Nairobi Law Monthly is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can also object to or restrict the processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Compliance with Data Protection Laws

We adhere to the Kenyan Data Protection Act and the GDPR for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). This includes ensuring lawful processing of personal data, implementing appropriate security measures, and respecting your rights as outlined under the GDPR.

Email Communications

If you opt to receive our eMagazine or other communications, we may periodically send you emails related to your interests or account status. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails.

Forums and User Conduct

Any information you disclose in public forums on our platform becomes public. We expect users to behave responsibly and refrain from posting illegal, defamatory, or offensive content.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Nairobi Law Monthly website and application, including texts, graphics, logos, and images, is owned by Nairobi Law Monthly or its content suppliers and is protected by Kenyan and international intellectual property laws.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Kenya. Any disputes related to your use of Nairobi Law Monthly shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

We may update our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or clarifications regarding our terms of use, privacy practices, or data protection compliance, please contact us at:

The Nairobi Law Monthly
Mayfair Office Suites, Parklands Road,
P.O. Box 57731 – 00200, Nairobi
Tel: 0735 701702, 0715 061658
Email: info@nairobilawmonthly.com