Privacy Policy
The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) (“ABAK”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, services, communications, and interactions with stakeholders.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About ABAK
ABAK is an umbrella association that brings together Kenya’s leading manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages. Our role includes supporting responsible industry practices, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, policy advocacy, and information sharing.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to updates, download resources, or submit inquiries, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Organization or company name
- Postal address
- Any information voluntarily provided through forms or correspondence
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Referring website addresses
- Website usage statistics
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Enhance user experience
- Maintain website security
- Remember user preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide information about ABAK activities, publications, events, and initiatives
- Improve our website and services
- Monitor website performance and security
- Maintain records of stakeholder engagement
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of ABAK, website users, and the public
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on one or more of the following grounds:
- Your consent
- Performance of a requested service or communication
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests related to ABAK’s operations and stakeholder engagement
5. Sharing of Information
ABAK does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We may share information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our website and systems
- Regulatory, law enforcement, or government authorities where required by law
- Professional advisors such as legal, audit, or compliance consultants
- Other parties where you have provided consent
All third parties are required to handle personal information securely and lawfully.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss or theft
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Misuse
While we strive to protect personal information, no internet-based transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies and agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or destroyed.
8. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, including Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request restriction of processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. ABAK is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
ABAK’s website and services are intended for adults and professional stakeholders. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
If we become aware that personal information from a minor has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
11. International Data Transfers
Where necessary, personal information may be processed or stored outside Kenya by service providers acting on our behalf. In such cases, ABAK will take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
ABAK reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date. Continued use of the website following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us: