Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/08/2025
Last Updated: 11/08/2025
Borona Advocates (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya) and applicable global privacy standards. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
Name, phone number, email address, and postal address.
Details you provide in contact forms, appointment requests, or email correspondence.
Information you share during consultations or case evaluations.
b) Automatically Collected Information
IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral source).
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
c) Special Category Data
Where necessary for legal services, we may collect sensitive information such as identification documents, financial details, or case-related information. This is handled with the highest confidentiality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide requested legal services.
To manage client relationships and maintain accurate legal records.
To comply with legal obligations under Kenyan law and professional regulations.
To improve our website functionality, security, and user experience.
To send you relevant legal updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with your consent).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Your consent.
Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps.
Compliance with a legal obligation.
Legitimate interests pursued by our firm, provided they do not override your rights.
4. How We Share Your Information
We will never sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
Regulatory bodies such as the Law Society of Kenya or court authorities, as required.
Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, or marketing support) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Law enforcement or government agencies where legally required.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law, including legal record-keeping requirements for advocates in Kenya.
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
Secure servers with encryption protocols.
Controlled access to case files and sensitive data.
Regular system audits and backups.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic.
Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
Analytical Cookies – Help us understand user behavior and improve content.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Object to certain types of data processing.
Requests can be made in writing via the contact details below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
Borona Advocates
Likoni Towers, Nyerere Road – MSA
Email: INFO[@]BORONAADVOCATES.CO.KE
Phone: 0736996870