Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026 · Compliant with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019)
1. Introduction & Data Controller
DevLink Technologies ("we", "us", or "our") is a software development and digital solutions agency headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our website (https://www.devlinktechnologies.co.ke) and utilize our services.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: info@devlinktechnologies.co.ke or via phone at +254 704 218 119.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum necessary information required to communicate with prospective and current clients:
- Voluntary Contact Details: When you submit our contact form or contact us via WhatsApp, we collect your Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Company Name, and Project Details.
- Technical Telemetry: Anonymized server logs including device browser type, referring URLs, and approximate geographical region (country-level) to optimize website performance and prevent automated spam.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: Provided when you voluntarily submit a project inquiry or contact request.
- Contractual Necessity: Required to prepare quotations, enter into project service agreements, and deliver commissioned software systems.
- Legitimate Interest: Protecting our infrastructure against unauthorized abuse, DDoS attacks, and email spam.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for advertising or marketing purposes. We share data only with essential technical infrastructure subprocessors:
- Zoho Mail: Encrypted email transport provider used to receive and respond to contact inquiries.
- Vercel Inc.: Hosting and edge routing infrastructure provider.
- Ahrefs Analytics: Privacy-centric web telemetry tool used to evaluate aggregate site traffic without cross-site tracking.
5. Data Retention & Security
Contact form submissions are transmitted securely via TLS encryption directly to our business email inbox and are retained only for the duration of the business relationship or as required by applicable tax and commercial record-keeping laws. We implement technical safeguards including firewall protection, access controls, and server-side rate limiters to protect against unauthorized access.
6. Your Rights Under the Kenya DPA
As a data subject in Kenya, you possess the right to:
- Request confirmation of whether we hold your personal data and obtain a copy.
- Request rectification of inaccurate or outdated personal details.
- Request erasure of your personal data where there is no ongoing legal obligation to retain it.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, email info@devlinktechnologies.co.ke. We will respond within 14 business days.