PRIVACY POLICY
Kisa
Effective Date: 01.03.2026
Last Updated: 01.03.2026
Website: www.kisa.africa
1. Introduction
Kisa (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a cultural storytelling and publishing platform dedicated to documenting, preserving, and amplifying African folklore, oral traditions, and contemporary narratives.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, lawfully, and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you:
- Visit our website
- Submit stories or cultural content
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Engage with us via forms, events, or social media
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
A. Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if voluntarily submitted)
- Country of residence
- Social media handles (if submitted)
B. Submission Information
When you submit a story or cultural content, we may collect:
- Story content
- Cultural background information
- Attribution details
- Audio, video, or images submitted
- Consent confirmations
C. Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Cookies and analytics data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Publish and attribute stories appropriately
- Communicate regarding submissions
- Send newsletters and cultural updates
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze engagement trends
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent (newsletter signups, submissions)
- Contractual necessity (publishing agreements)
- Legitimate interests (platform improvement, analytics)
- Legal obligations (regulatory compliance)
5. Story Submissions & Intellectual Property
When submitting content to Kisa:
- You confirm you have the right to share the material.
- You grant Kisa a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote the content.
- You may request removal of your content by contacting us at [privacy@kisa.africa].
We respect oral traditions and community ownership and may request additional consent where culturally appropriate.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Understand user engagement
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
- Fulfilling the purpose it was collected for
- Legal or regulatory compliance
- Archival and cultural documentation purposes
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards, including:
- Secure hosting environments
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
- Limited internal access to personal data
- Regular system monitoring
However, no digital system can guarantee 100% security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
10. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Email marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
- Hosting providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
These providers process data under strict contractual obligations.
11. Children’s Privacy
Kisa does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 without parental or guardian consent.
If we become aware of such data collection without consent, we will delete it promptly.
12. International Data Transfers
If you access Kisa outside Kenya, your data may be transferred and processed in Kenya or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
We ensure adequate safeguards are in place.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be reflected by revising the “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Kisa
Email: privacy@kisa.africa
Website: www.kisa.africa
Data Controller: Kisa Studio