Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 December 2025

myQS ("we", "us", "our") operates www.myqs.co.keand provides professional quantity surveying services across Kenya and Africa.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, GDPR (where applicable), and global best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

a) Information you give us directly

Name, email address, phone number
Company name and project details (budget, location, scope, drawings)
Any other information you provide when requesting a quote, signing up, or contacting us

b) Information collected automatically

IP address, browser type, device information
Pages visited, time spent, referring site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 6)

2. How We Do NOT Collect

Sensitive personal data (religion, health, ethnicity, political opinions, etc.)
Payment card details; all payments are processed by trusted third-party providers

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide quotes and deliver quantity surveying services
To communicate with you about your project
To improve our website and services
To send occasional marketing emails (only with your consent; you can unsubscribe anytime)
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Kenya DPA)

Contract: to deliver the services you requested
Consent: for marketing emails and non-essential cookies
Legitimate interests: analytics, fraud prevention, service improvement

5. Who We Share Your Data With

Trusted service providers (email tools, hosting, form processors)
Google LLC (Analytics & AdSense); USA, protected by EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Law enforcement or authorities when legally required

We never sell your personal data.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

Essential site functions
Google Analytics (performance & insights)
Google AdSense (personalised/relevant ads)

You can manage your preferences via the cookie banner or browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent anytime

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary (usually up to 7 years for legal/tax purposes) and delete it securely when no longer needed.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Significant changes will be announced on the website or via email.

12. Contact Us

Questions? Contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: info@myqs.co.ke
Address: Nairobi, Kenya

Thank you for trusting myQS with your information.