Privacy Policy
Hisabi — Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, store, and protect your data under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
Last updated: December 8, 2025
1. Introduction
- This Privacy Policy explains how Hisabi (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
- By using Hisabi, you agree to this policy.
2. Data We Collect
- Information you provide: name, email, phone, business info, and financial records you enter (invoices, bills, payroll, etc.).
- Automatically collected data: device/browser information, IP, timestamps, error logs, usage patterns for analytics.
- Third-party integrations: data from services you connect (e.g., M-Pesa callbacks, email providers, accounting systems) limited to what is needed for automation.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Provide the Hisabi service and calculate VAT, WHT, payroll, and other financial outputs.
- Automate M-Pesa reconciliation and personalise dashboards.
- Communicate with you (support, updates, alerts) and comply with Kenya Data Protection Act requirements.
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse. We do not sell your data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (Kenya DPA 2019)
- Consent: account creation and optional features.
- Contract: providing the Hisabi service.
- Legal obligation: KRA-related retention, AML, audit requirements.
- Legitimate interest: platform improvement and fraud detection.
5. Data Sharing
- Service providers for hosting, storage, email delivery under confidentiality and security commitments.
- Payment processors or Safaricom (for M-Pesa callbacks) as triggered by your integrations.
- Regulators or courts if required by Kenyan law. Never shared for advertising or resale.
6. Data Storage & Security
- Encryption in transit and at rest, strict access controls, regular audits, and role-based permissions.
- Backups and tested recovery procedures on secure cloud infrastructure.
7. Data Retention
- Data is kept while your account is active and for legally required periods (e.g., 5–7 years for tax records in Kenya).
- After retention periods, data is deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights (Kenya Data Protection Act)
- Request access, correction, deletion (where lawful), restriction, withdrawal of consent, or data portability.
- Send requests to support@hisabi.io.
9. Cookies
- Used for session management, analytics, and preferences. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.
10. Third-Party Links
- External sites have their own privacy practices; we are not responsible for them.
11. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this policy. Significant changes will be notified via email or in-app.
12. Contact Us
- For privacy questions or requests: support@hisabi.io.