Website Type:
Business Landing Page

Effective date: January 5, 2024
The ownership and operation of the website www.astonfield.com (referred to as the “Site”) belong to Astonfield Solar Africa. Astonfield Solar Africa, acting as the data controller, can be contacted at:

Email: contactus@astonfield.com
Address: Unit 15, 5th Floor, Park Suites Building, Parklands Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose
This privacy policy (referred to as the “Privacy Policy”) aims to inform users of our Site about:

• Personal data collected
• Use of collected data
• Access to collected data
• User rights
• Site’s cookie policy

This Privacy Policy is supplementary to our Site’s terms and conditions.

GDPR Compliance
For users within the European Union, adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is paramount. Users in the United Kingdom are subject to the GDPR as incorporated in the Data Protection Act 2018. As we do not fall within the categories requiring a Data Protection Officer, none has been appointed under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent
Usage of our Site implies user consent to the conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about EU users only when there is a legal basis under Article 6 of the GDPR. Our reliance on a legitimate interest is not overridden by user interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interest includes responding to user email outreach.

Collected Personal Data
We collect only data necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. No additional data will be collected without prior notification.

Non-Automatic Data Collection:
Personal data such as name, phone number, and email address is typically collected through methods like filling out a contact form.

Use of Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will solely serve the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy. We commit not to use user data beyond these stated purposes, including:

• Communication

Sharing Personal Data
User data may be disclosed to employees within our organization who require access to fulfill the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

Other Disclosures
Except in cases mandated by law, legal proceedings, protection of our legal rights, or the sale of the company, we will not sell or share user data with third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of external sites linked from ours.

Data Storage Duration
User data will be retained until the intended purpose is fulfilled, with notifications provided if data retention extends beyond this period.

Data Security Measures
Access to data is limited to our employees, who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. Although we take reasonable precautions, the inherent risks of the internet may compromise data security beyond practical measures.

International Data Transfers
User personal data may be transferred to Kenya. Transfers will adhere to the privacy protection measures outlined in this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable legal requirements.

User Rights Under GDPR
Users have rights including the right to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection.

Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. Parents or guardians may contact our privacy officer if such data has been provided.

Access and Modification of Data
To inquire about collected personal data, request modifications or deletions, or exercise GDPR rights, contact our privacy officer.

Opt-Out Mechanisms
Users can opt-out of marketing communications by unsubscribing from marketing emails.

Cookie Policy
Cookies, small files stored on users’ hard drives, collect data on browsing habits. Users can choose to be notified or disable cookies, though this may impact user experience. We use functional cookies to remember user selections.

Policy Modifications
This Privacy Policy may be amended to comply with the law or reflect changes in data collection processes. Users will be notified of amendments, and we recommend periodic reviews.

Complaints
Complaints about personal data processing can be addressed to our privacy officer through listed contact methods.

Contact Information
For inquiries or complaints, contact our privacy officer:

Office of the General Manager,
Astonfield Solar Africa
Email: contactus@astonfield.com
Address: Unit 15, 5th Floor, Park Suites Building, Parklands Road, Nairobi, Kenya