Your Privacy, Our Commitment

Compliant with Kenya's Data Protection Act (2019) & EU GDPR

Last Updated: April 2026

Secure by Design

We encrypt your National ID and personal details. Your financial history is only visible to you and authorized Chama administrators.

Data Portability

Under Section 34 of the Kenya DPA, you have the right to download all your records (Savings, Loans, Payouts) in a structured format.

What Data We Collect

To operate the Riziki Chama Management System effectively, we collect:

  • Name & National ID Number (KYC)
  • Contact Info (Phone & Email)
  • Financial Contributions & Payouts
  • Next of Kin Details (Emergency only)
  • M-Pesa Transaction IDs
  • Attendance & Meeting Participation

How We Use Your Data

1. **Chama Operations:** To calculate your savings, process loan applications, and manage the Merry-Go-Round rotation.

2. **Compliance:** To ensure we meet Kenya's financial reporting standards and internal audit requirements.

3. **Security:** To prevent fraud by verifying M-Pesa transaction IDs against reported contributions.

Your Rights (Section 26, DPA)

Right to Correction

Correct any inaccurate personal data.

Right to Deletion

Request deletion of data that is no longer necessary for the Chama's legal or financial records.

Right to Object

Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes (like marketing).

Data Security Officer

For any privacy concerns or to exercise your data rights, please contact the Chama's designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) at **privacy@riziki.co.ke**.