Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ActiveJobs.co.ke (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you use our website located at https://www.activejobs.co.ke (the “Site”). By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
ActiveJobs.co.ke takes your privacy seriously. We are committed to complying with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 and applicable international data protection standards.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and message content
• Job submission forms — employer details, job description, contact email
• Newsletter subscriptions — your email address
• Comments on articles — your name and email address if you comment
• Enquiries sent to our email address — any personal data included in your message
Information Collected Automatically
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation paths
• Referring website or search query that brought you to our site
• Cookie data — see our Cookie Policy section for full details
Information from Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
• Google Analytics — collects anonymised usage statistics to help us understand how visitors use the site
• Google AdSense — serves targeted advertisements based on your browsing behaviour
• Google Search Console — provides site performance data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To publish and maintain job listings and career content on the Site
• To respond to your enquiries, feedback, and contact form submissions
• To send newsletter updates if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• To improve the Site’s content, functionality, and user experience
• To monitor and protect the security of the Site
• To comply with our legal obligations under Kenyan and applicable international law
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
• Consent — where you have given us clear consent (e.g. newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate interests — to improve our services and maintain a safe, functioning site
• Contractual necessity — to respond to your enquiries or process job submissions
• Legal obligation — to comply with Kenyan law and applicable regulations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
• With service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g. web hosting, analytics), who are bound by confidentiality obligations
• With law enforcement or government authorities when required by Kenyan law or a valid legal order
• In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, where user data may be transferred as a business asset
We do not share your personal data with advertisers. Google AdSense may use cookie data for ad targeting — see Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy for details.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:
• Contact form data — retained for up to 12 months after your enquiry is resolved
• Newsletter subscriber data — retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data — retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months per Google Analytics standards
• Job listing data — retained for the duration the listing is active, plus 6 months
6. Your Rights Under the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
• Right of access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — you may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to object — you may object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to restrict processing — you may request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to data portability — you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@activejobs.co.ke. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption on all pages, access controls on our systems, and regular security reviews.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
ActiveJobs.co.ke is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including employer career portals, government sites, and NGO websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated ‘Last updated’ date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact — Data Protection Enquiries
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us:
• Email: admin@activejobs.co.ke
• Phone: +254 755 174 104
• Address: Nairobi, Kenya
