Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Kenya Institute for German Studies ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or enroll in our programs.
1 Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you fill out our registration or contact forms, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Level of interest / course inquiries
- Message content
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device including your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This is used solely for analytics and improving user experience.
2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and respond to course enrollment inquiries
- Contact you about your registration and class schedules
- Send relevant information about our programs, promotions, and updates
- Improve our website and services based on usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
3 Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider. We implement the following security measures:
- Row Level Security (RLS) to restrict unauthorized data access
- Encrypted data transmission via HTTPS/TLS
- Limited staff access — only authorized personnel can view submissions
- Regular security reviews of our data storage practices
4 Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., Supabase for database storage)
- When required by law or in response to a valid legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our institute or its students
5 Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.
6 Your Rights
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
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at evelynmeaching914@gmail.com.
7 Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
8 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions About This Policy?
Contact us and we'll be happy to help clarify any concerns.