Campus Business Hub

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect and manage your personal information.

Data Protection Privacy First GDPR Compliant
Last Updated

January 15, 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information
  • Account Information: Name, email, phone number, student ID
  • Profile Data: Profile picture, bio, campus information
  • Business Information: Business name, description, products/services
  • Payment Information: M-Pesa details, transaction history (encrypted)
Automatically Collected Information
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
  • Location Data: General location for campus-specific services
  • Cookies: Session management and preferences
User-Generated Content
  • Product listings and descriptions
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Messages between users
  • Business profile information

2. How We Use Your Information

Account Management

Create and maintain your account, verify student status

Transaction Processing

Process payments and facilitate transactions

Communication

Send important updates and notifications

Platform Improvement

Analyze usage to improve our services

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
  • Contract: To fulfill our services to you
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our platform and prevent fraud

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

When We Share Your Information
Recipient Purpose Data Shared
Other Users Transaction completion Name, contact info (for business purposes only)
Payment Processors Payment processing Transaction details (encrypted)
Campus Authorities Verification and safety Student status, basic profile info
Legal Authorities Legal compliance As required by law
Data Protection Measures
  • All third-party partners are vetted for data protection compliance
  • Data is anonymized where possible for analytics
  • We never sell your personal information to third parties

4. Data Security

Encryption

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols

Access Control

Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms

Regular Audits

Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing

Security Measures Include:
  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
  • Regular security patches and updates
  • Secure server infrastructure with firewalls
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection

5. Your Rights

Right to Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data

Right to Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your data

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Basic website functionality, login sessions Session
Preference Cookies Remember your settings and preferences 1 Year
Analytics Cookies Understand how users interact with our platform 2 Years
Marketing Cookies Show relevant advertisements (optional) 90 Days
Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer:
Campus Business Hub
Murang'a University
Murang'a, Kenya