1. EMARIGITI PRIVACY POLICY
    Last Updated: November 2025
    This Privacy Policy explains how Emarigiti (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through our website, mobile apps, subdomains, and affiliated platforms (“Platform”).
    By using Emarigiti, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
    We may collect:
    A. Personal Information Provided by Users
    • Name
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Physical address (delivery or billing)
    • Identification documents (for vendor verification)
    • Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)
    B. Automatically Collected Information
    • IP address
    • Device type
    • Cookies and tracking data
    • Browsing behavior
    • Location (if enabled)
    C. Vendor & Transaction Data
    • Listings and product details
    • Sales history
    • Booking/rental activity
    • Communication logs
  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
    We use information to:
    • Provide marketplace services
    • Process transactions
    • Prevent fraud and ensure user safety
    • Improve platform functionality
    • Provide customer support
    • Send notifications and updates
    • Comply with legal obligations
  1. INFORMATION SHARING
    We may share information with:
    • Payment processors
    • Logistics partners
    • Fraud prevention services
    • Government agencies (where legally required)
    • Affiliate platforms or subdomains
    We do NOT sell personal data to third parties.
  1. DATA SECURITY & BREACH NOTIFICATION
    We use encryption, secure servers, access controls, and multi-factor authentication (where applicable) to protect user data. No system is fully secure; users share information at their own risk.
    If a data breach occurs:
    Users will be notified within the timelines required by KDPA, GDPR, and U.S. regulations.
  1. DATA RETENTION
    We retain personal data for as long as:
    • An account remains active
    • Required by law
    • Necessary to resolve disputes
  1. USER RIGHTS
    Users may:
    • Request access to their data
    • Request correction or deletion
    • Opt out of marketing communications
    • Close their account at any time
  1. CHILDREN’S DATA
    We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 globally. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.____________________________
  2. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS
    Because Emarigiti operates in multiple countries:
    • Your information may be transferred, processed, or stored in Kenya, the United States, or other countries with different data protection laws.
    • We use safeguards such as encrypted transmission and secure storage to protect data during international transfers.
    • By using the Platform, you consent to these transfers.
  1. GDPR (EU USER RIGHTS)
    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
    • Access your data
    • Correct inaccurate data
    • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
    • Restrict processing
    • Data portability
    • Withdraw consent at any time
    You may exercise rights by contacting: support@emarigiti.com
    We process data under the following legal bases:
    • Performance of a contract
    • Legitimate interests
    • User consent
    • Compliance with legal obligations
  1. CCPA (CALIFORNIA USER RIGHTS)
    California residents have the right to:
    • Request disclosure of personal data collected
    • Request deletion of personal data
    • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Emarigiti does not sell personal data)
    • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
    To submit a CCPA request:
    Email support@emarigiti.com
  1. KENYA DATA PROTECTION ACT (KDPA) COMPLIANCE
    In accordance with Kenya’s Data Protection Act:
    • Users may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of their data.
    • Users may withdraw consent for data processing.
    • Personal data shall not be transferred outside Kenya without appropriate safeguards.
    Requests may be made via support@emarigiti.com
  1. COOKIE POLICY
    Emarigiti uses cookies to:
    • Improve user experience
    • Enable login and authentication
    • Track performance and analytics
    • Personalize recommendations
    • Provide targeted advertising (optional)
    Users may disable cookies in their browser settings, but certain features may not function properly.
  1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
    We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
  1. CONTACT
    Data Protection Officer (Global): support@emarigiti.com