1. Introduction

The Pakistan Kenya Business Council (PKBC) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

• Full name, organization name, and job title
• Contact information including email address, telephone number, and physical address
• Business profile, industry, and area of interest
• IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)
• Any other information relevant to surveys, membership, or service provision

3. How We Use Your Information

• To facilitate business matchmaking, trade promotion, and B2B networking
• To manage event registrations and participation in trade exhibitions or forums
• To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional material relevant to PKBC’s work
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling membership or event obligations)
• Legitimate interests of PKBC in supporting bilateral business relations
• Compliance with legal obligations under applicable laws in Kenya and Pakistan

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of any data transmitted online.

6. Sharing of Information

• Affiliated trade and investment promotion bodies in Pakistan and Kenya
• Government agencies, with your consent or as required by law
• Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, event management), bound by confidentiality agreements

7. Data Retention

Your information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data unless we are legally required to retain it.

8. Your Rights

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request erasure or restriction of processing
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

9. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some functionality may be affected.

10. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. PKBC is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised ‘Last Updated’ date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Pakistan Kenya Business Council (PKBC)

Email: info@pkbc.or.ke

Phone: +254712760955

Address: Sifa Towers Suite 6, Kilimani, Nair