Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
The Africa Insect Farmers Information Platform (AIFIP) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or submit information through our online forms.
Who we are
Africa Insect Farmers Information Platform (AIFIP)
Website: https://www.aifip.africa
Email: membership@aifip.africa and admin@aifip.africa
AIFIP is an organisation supporting insect farmers and stakeholders across Kenya and beyond. For the purposes of data protection laws, AIFIP is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Personal data we collect
We collect personal data only when you voluntarily submit it through our website forms.
a. Membership application form
When you apply for membership, we may collect the following information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Postal and physical address
County and town
Organisation or business details
Nature of activities within the insect value chain
Membership category
Any additional information you choose to provide
b. Contact forms
When you contact us via the website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Message content
c. Security and technical data
We automatically collect limited technical information such as:
IP addresses
Timestamps
Security-related events
This data is collected solely for the purpose of protecting our website against malicious activity, spam, fraud, and unauthorised access.
How we collect personal data
Personal data is collected when you:
Submit a membership application form
Submit a contact form
Communicate with us through the website
All form submissions are sent to membership@aifip.africa and stored securely within the WordPress website environment.
Purpose of data collection
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Processing and managing membership applications
Responding to enquiries and communications
Maintaining internal records
Contacting applicants regarding their submissions
Organisational administration and reporting
Protecting the website against spam, abuse, and security threats
We do not use personal data for marketing campaigns, newsletters, profiling, or automated decision-making.
Legal basis for processing
We process personal data based on:
Your consent when submitting forms
Legitimate organisational interests related to membership administration, communication, and website security
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Storage and retention of data
Personal data submitted through the website is:
Stored in the WordPress database
Accessible only to authorised personnel
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal, administrative, or regulatory obligations.
Sharing of personal data
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Personal data may be processed by trusted third parties strictly for operational and security purposes, including:
Website hosting and technical service providers
Akismet Anti Spam, used to detect and prevent spam submissions
WP Defender, used to monitor security events and protect the website against malicious activity
These parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Cookies and similar technologies
Our website uses limited functional cookies necessary for basic website operation, such as:
Browser cookie detection
Website functionality and security
We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioural tracking.
More information is available in our Cookie Policy.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
Secure website hosting
Restricted access to stored data
Website security, firewall, and spam protection tools
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system can be completely secure.
Your rights
Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for data processing
Object to certain types of processing
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: admin@aifip.africa
Website: https://www.aifip.africa