Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Kigotho Advocates ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is a premier law firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, use our online forms, or engage with our services.

This policy is designed to comply with the Data Protection Act, 2019 of the Republic of Kenya and other applicable global data safety guidelines.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website:

• Identity Data: Includes your full name, title, and organization name when submitted via contact or recruitment forms.
• Contact Data: Includes your email address and telephone number.
• Technical Data: Includes your internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, time zone setting, and page interaction information.
• Enquiry Data: Any information you voluntarily provide in the message or enquiry description regarding your legal requirements.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only for lawful purposes, including:

• To schedule professional consultations and respond to enquiries submitted through our website.
• To assess speculative applications, CVs, or academic credentials submitted for recruitment purposes.
• To share firm newsletters, legal alerts, briefings, and updates (subject to your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time).
• To monitor website performance, secure our digital systems, and prevent fraudulent activity.

4. Advocate-Client Privilege & Confidentiality

Please note that transmitting information to us via our website forms or general email does not establish a formal advocate-client relationship and is not protected by advocate-client privilege. However, we treat all submitted information in strict confidence in compliance with professional standards and data protection laws.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties. We may only share your personal data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing our communications, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential and secure.

6. Security and Retention

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to satisfy statutory obligations.

7. Your Legal Rights

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request rectification of any incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Request erasure or restriction of your personal data.
• Object to the processing of your data, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly at info@kigotho.com.