Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Jirani Connect is a membership platform for East African diaspora professionals. We provide vetted bi-weekly accountability circles. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Data Controller: Rev. Dr. Johnson Kĩriakũ Kĩnyua, Jirani Connect
Contact: admin@radiokenyaunited.com

What We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number (optional)
• Professional information: Country, professional role, LinkedIn URL (optional)
• Application responses: Your answers to application questions about goals and challenges
• Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe — we never see or store your card details
• Usage data: Basic analytics via Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)

How We Use Your Information

• To process your membership application and place you in an appropriate circle
• To manage your subscription and billing
• To communicate with you about circle sessions and membership updates
• To improve our services based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns

Who We Share Data With

We share your information only with:

• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Postmark: For transactional emails (confirmations, receipts)
• Supabase: For secure data storage (hosted in the US)
• Google Analytics: For anonymized usage statistics

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with advertisers.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active, plus 12 months after cancellation for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@radiokenyaunited.com.

Cookies

We use cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and essential site functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality. For more information, see our cookie policy.

International Transfers

For members in the UK or EU: Your data may be processed in the United States where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure payment processing via Stripe, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website.