Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 02/09/2025
PACE Kenya (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our LinkedIn-connected application (“App”).
1. Information We Collect
When you connect your LinkedIn account to our App, we may collect the following information (depending on permissions you grant):
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Basic profile details (name, profile photo, headline, summary, location)
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Professional information (education, work experience, skills, endorsements)
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Email address (if permitted)
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Any other data explicitly authorized by you through LinkedIn
We do not collect your LinkedIn password. Authentication is handled directly by LinkedIn.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Create and manage your PACE Kenya profile
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Enable professional networking and community engagement
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Support skill-mapping and opportunity-matching within our community programs
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Improve our services, outreach, and reporting
We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.
3. Data Sharing
Your information may be shared only in these cases:
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With your consent (e.g., when showcasing your profile in the PACE Kenya community)
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With trusted service providers who support our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
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When required by law or legal process
We do not post on your LinkedIn account without your explicit permission.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online service can be 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
6. Third-Party Links
Our App may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw LinkedIn permissions at any time via your LinkedIn account settings
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Contact us for any privacy-related concerns
8. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Progressive Action for Community Empowerment (PACE Kenya)
📍 Kiambu County, Kenya
📧 paceke8@gmail.com
🌐 https://pacekenya.org
