Introduction

PickYourDay.com is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of all users in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 (DPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, the legal basis for processing, how it is safeguarded, and the rights you have over your data.

By accessing or using PickYourDay.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1.      Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to operate effectively, verify payments, improve user experience, and maintain system security.

1.1  Personal Information

Personal information refers to data that identifies or can reasonably identify you, including:

    • Name
    • Company Name
    • Email Address
    • Physical Address (Street, Post Code, City, Country)
    • Telephone Number
    • Password

Payment and billing information such as credit card details (processed securely through external payment processors)
This is the type of information most people consider sensitive, and we treat it with heightened protection.

1.2  Non-Personal Information

This is information that does not identify you directly. Examples include:

      • Search preferences
      • Pages or products viewed
      • Number of visits to the site
      • IP address or device identifiers
      • Browser and device type

This information is typically linked to a device or IP address rather than a specific individual.

1.3  Cookies and Tracking Technologies

A cookie is a small piece of information generated by a web server and stored on your computer for future access. Each time you visit our website, our server retrieves relevant cookies to customize your experience.

We use cookies to:

  • Compile aggregate non-personally identifiable information
  • Personalize your experience on the site
  • Track preferences and browsing patterns
  • Improve our services and functionality

You may disable cookies via your browser settings. However, doing so may limit certain site features.

2.      Why We Collect This Information

We collect information for the following key purposes:

  • Verifying identity and processing payments
  • Fulfilling orders for products or services
  • Improving the functionality, security, and usability of our website
  • Providing customer support
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Any information inadvertently collected that does not serve a legitimate purpose is promptly deleted from our systems.

3.      Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & DPA)

We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information, agree to cookies, or subscribe to updates.
  • Contractual necessity: To verify payments and deliver services or products requested by you.
  • Legitimate interests: Including system maintenance, fraud prevention, and service improvement.
  • Legal obligations: Such as responding to court orders or statutory requirements.

4.      How We Protect Your Information

We take every known precaution to safeguard your information from unauthorized use or access. These measures include:

  • 128-bit SSL encryption to protect data transmitted over the internet
  • Advanced firewall protection to prevent unauthorized system access
  • Regular system integrity checks and maintenance
  • Confidentiality agreements signed by all employees
  • Rigorous hiring procedures to exclude individuals with criminal backgrounds
  • Backup servers and power supply systems to safeguard against natural or technical disruptions
  • Password-protected access to customer accounts

When employees leave the company, all associated access credentials are immediately revoked.

5.      Who Has Access to Your Information

Only authorized employees responsible for handling your account or maintaining system integrity have access to your personal information.

Your personal data may be shared with carefully vetted third parties, including:

Credit card processing company: These companies comply with banking industry security standards and may access your credit card details, billing address, and contact information as necessary to obtain transaction authorization.
Technical service personnel/providers: Who maintain or support system functionality.
We may disclose information in compliance with a lawful court order or statutory request.

If the company is bought or sold, your information may become the property of the new entity. We will notify you, where reasonable, and you may choose to maintain or close your account.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6.      Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with the DPA and GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing, including for marketing purposes
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@pickyourday.com 

7.      Correcting or Removing Your Information

You may view and edit your account information at any time. You may also remove certain information; however, deleting required contact details may limit our ability to provide services.

We encourage contacting us before removing essential information so we may advise you appropriately.

8.      Opting Out

You may:

Disable cookies through your browser
Remove yourself from marketing mailing lists through unsubscribe links


9.      Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Comply with legal obligations
Maintain business and accounting records
After the retention period expires, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10.  Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. When changes occur, we will:

Post the updated policy on our website
Place a notice on our homepage
Contact you where legally required
Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11.  Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: info@pickyourday.com 
Address: Delaware, USA, 131 Continental Dr, Suite 305, in the city of Newark, zip code 19713, County of New Castle

This Privacy Policy is prepared in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).