Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Afri-Rise Equity Limited ("Afri-Rise," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and business contact details
  • Company name, position, and business information
  • Financial information for trade finance and transaction processing
  • Identification documents for compliance and verification purposes
  • Communication preferences and inquiry details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website addresses and search terms used
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our fund management and consultancy services
  • Process transactions and manage client relationships
  • Communicate with you about services, updates, and investment opportunities
  • Comply with legal obligations, including KYC and AML requirements
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
  • Conduct market research and business analytics

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party financial, legal, and technical service providers who assist in delivering our services
  • Business Partners: Authorized partners and subsidiaries within the Afri-Rise network
  • Legal Authorities: Government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement when required by law
  • Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, and consultants bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure access controls and authentication protocols
  • Regular security assessments and audits
  • Employee training on data protection and confidentiality
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@afri-rise.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. International Data Transfers

As a global fund management and consultancy company, we may transfer your information to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
  • Binding corporate rules within the Afri-Rise network

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary based on:

  • The nature of the information and purpose of processing
  • Legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
  • Contractual obligations and business needs
  • Dispute resolution and legal proceedings

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Afri-Rise Equity Limited

Data Protection Officer

Email: info@afri-rise.com

Phone: +1 917-730-2179

Address: WU YI Plaza, Muthithi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya