Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ariedez Systems Limited ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.ariedezsystems.com) or participate in our programs (The Academy, Women in Tech, SME Digital Boost).

We are compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya) and international best practices. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies you personally when you voluntarily provide it to us through our forms:

• Personal Identification: Name, Email address, Phone number.
• Professional Details: LinkedIn profile URL, Area of expertise, Business details (for SMEs).
• Program Data: Reasons for enrolling, mentorship goals, and feedback.

We may also automatically collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system for analytics purposes to improve our website experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following specific purposes:

• Program Enrollment: To register you for classes, workshops, or consultancy sessions.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries via email or WhatsApp.
• Mentorship Matching: To pair mentors with mentees based on skills and interests.
• Impact Reporting: We may use anonymized aggregated data (e.g., "50 women trained") for reports to partners/donors.

4. Data Security & Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.

We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Under the Kenyan Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of false or misleading data.
• Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten).
• Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at ariedezsystems@gmail.com.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: