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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 June 2026

At zinlinktech, your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with applicable Kenyan data protection laws.

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Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information generated when you use our services:

👤 Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Delivery address

📊 Usage Information

  • Pages visited
  • Products viewed
  • Device & browser type
  • IP address

🛒 Transaction Information

  • Order history
  • Payment method chosen
  • Order amounts
  • Delivery details

💬 Communication Data

  • Contact form messages
  • Review submissions
  • WhatsApp messages
  • Email correspondence
Note: We do NOT store full card numbers or M-Pesa PINs. Payment transactions are processed securely and we only retain a record of the method used and transaction reference.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

🛒

Process and fulfil your orders, including arranging delivery and sending order confirmations.

📞

Contact you regarding your order status, delivery updates, or support requests.

🔒

Verify your identity and prevent fraud when processing payments.

📧

Send you important account notifications and order updates (not spam).

📈

Improve our website, product listings, and customer service based on usage patterns.

Display your product reviews on our website if you submit them.

🎯

Send you occasional promotional offers if you have opted in (you can opt out any time).


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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your data in these limited circumstances:

Delivery Partners

We share your name, phone, and address with our delivery partners (Sendy, G4S, or similar) solely to fulfil your order.

Payment Processors

Basic transaction details are shared with M-Pesa, banks, or card processors to complete your payment securely.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by Kenyan law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of TechShop and its customers.

Business Transfers

If TechShop is merged or acquired, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance.


4

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures:

🔐

SSL Encryption

All data transmitted over HTTPS

🗝️

Hashed Passwords

Passwords never stored in plain text

🛡️

Secure Servers

Hosted on protected infrastructure

👮

Access Controls

Limited staff access to personal data

Despite these measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@techshop.co.ke.


5

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

Cookie Type Purpose Can You Disable?
Essential Keep you logged in, maintain your cart, CSRF protection No — required for site function
Analytics Understand how visitors use our site (page views, clicks) Yes — via browser settings
Preferences Remember your language and display preferences Yes — via browser settings

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Your Rights

Under Kenyan data protection law and general best practices, you have the following rights:

👁️

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

✏️

Right to Correction

Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

🗑️

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

📦

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

🚫

Right to Object

Object to us processing your data for marketing purposes.

⏸️

Right to Restrict

Ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@techshop.co.ke with the subject line "Privacy Request". We will respond within 30 days.

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Data Retention

We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account data is retained for as long as your account is active.
  • Order records are kept for 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.
  • Marketing preferences are kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form messages are retained for 2 years for support reference.
  • Anonymous analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


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Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection team:

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 27 June 2026 and applies to all users of TechShop Kenya websites and services. View Terms & Conditions →