Privacy Statement for County Government of Siaya

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[divider sc_id="sc714496906533"]divider-3[/divider]Privacy Statement[divider sc_id="sc638205523343"]divider-3[/divider]The County Government of Siaya (the "County") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data collected from residents, visitors, and users of our services. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our offices, websites, mobile applications, and other services.

Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information

    • Name, date of birth, gender, and contact details (phone number, email, address)
    • National Identification Number (ID), passport details, or other government-issued identifiers
    • Payment and financial details for service transactions
    • Employment and education history (for job applications and county programs)

Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, IP address, and device information when using our digital platforms
  • Cookies and tracking data for website analytics

Sensitive Information

  • Health data (for medical services)
  • Biometric data (where applicable for identification)

How We Use Your Information
We process your data for lawful purposes, including:

  • Providing county services (healthcare, education, permits, etc.)
  • Processing payments and applications
  • Improving service delivery and user experience
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Sending important updates and public service announcements

Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your information may be shared with:

  • County departments for service delivery
  • National government agencies (where required by law)
  • Contracted service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements)
  • Law enforcement agencies (for legal compliance)

Data Security
The County implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Your Rights
Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability (where applicable)
  • Withdraw consent (if processing is consent-based)

To exercise these rights, contact the County Data Protection Officer at:
Email: dataprotection@siaya.go.ke
Phone: #
Address: 803 40600 Siaya

Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Statement
The County may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on our official website.

Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or complaints, contact:
County Government of Siaya
P.O.Box 803 40600 Siaya
#
www.siaya.go.ke

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