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Privacy Policy

Last updated 14 September 2026

This notice explains what personal data Jua Kali Online collects, why, and your rights under the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya.

Who we are

Jua Kali Online operates this website and the provider directory. For anything in this notice, contact us using the details at the bottom of the page.

What we collect from customers

When you send a message to a provider or tell us what you need, we collect your name, phone number and the message you write. When you tap Call or WhatsApp on a profile we record that a tap happened, the language you were using, and the page you came from. We do not record your phone number for a tap. We also keep a log of what people search for (service, county, town) so we know where to recruit providers.

What we collect from providers

Providers are registered by an agent who collects your name, phone number, location, services, prices, a profile photo and your National ID number and photo. The ID number is checked against the Integrated Population Registration System (IPRS) to confirm your identity, and the result is stored on your record. Payment records for the registration and subscription fees are kept for accounting.

Why we use it

To pass your inquiry to the provider you chose (by SMS to their phone), to show accurate profiles, to verify identities so customers can trust the directory, to prevent spam and abuse, to bill providers, and to understand which services are in demand.

Who we share it with

Your inquiry name, phone number and message are sent to the provider you contacted. We use an SMS gateway to deliver it, Google reCAPTCHA to block bots on the inquiry form, and a licensed IPRS partner to verify provider IDs. Each of these receives only the data needed for that task. We do not sell personal data.

How long we keep it

Inquiries and requests are kept for as long as needed to serve them and for up to two years for dispute handling. Search logs are deleted after 180 days. Provider records are kept while the listing is active and for the period required by tax law afterwards.

Your rights

You may ask what data we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or object to how we use it. Providers may ask for their listing to be removed at any time. We will respond within the time allowed by law. You may also complain to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

Contact for data requests

Send data requests or questions about this notice to: