Privacy Policy
This policy explains what personal data this site collects, why it's collected, and the rights you have over it. It applies to all visitors of iangichachi.com.
Who We Are
Controller: Ian Gichachi. Email: iangichachi@gmail.com. Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
What Personal Data We Collect
Name and email via the Calendly booking form embedded on the /contact page. IP address, browser data and page views via analytics tools if enabled.
Why We Collect It
To respond to project and role enquiries (legitimate interest). To improve the site and understand traffic patterns (legitimate interest). Analytics where cookies are used (consent-based).
Legal Basis for Processing
Legitimate interest for enquiry responses and cookieless analytics. Consent for cookie-based analytics via GA4 if enabled.
How Long We Retain Data
Enquiry data: 12 months after last contact. Analytics: per provider retention settings (Google Analytics default 14 months; Vercel Analytics does not store personal data).
Third-Party Services
- Vercel (hosting): vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Calendly (meeting scheduling): calendly.com/privacy
- Google Analytics (if enabled): policies.google.com/privacy
- Sentry (error monitoring): sentry.io/privacy/
Your Rights
Right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and the right to object. To exercise any right, email iangichachi@gmail.com.
Supervisory Authority
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Kenya: odpc.go.ke. International visitors may also contact their local data protection authority.
Cookies
Session cookies for site functionality. Analytics cookies if GA4 is enabled. To opt out: use your browser settings or decline analytics in the cookie consent banner.
Changes to This Policy
The effective date below will be updated whenever this policy changes.
Effective Date
23 June 2026