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SOMA Privacy & Data Policy

Last Updated: 8 Sep 2025

Effective Since: 8 Sep 2025

SOMA (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our app or website, in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019 and international best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Personal Information you provide:

    • Name, email address, phone number, profile picture.
    • Payment details: 1. Credit Card details are collected only for transactions, not stored directly on our servers (COMING SOON FEATURE!). 2. Phone number and PayPal stored on our servers to process writer’s payments.
    • Content you upload (stories: Images, titles, content, comments, user profile details).

  • Automatic Information:

    • Device information: Client making the requests. This is captured in logs only.
    • App usage statistics (pages viewed, features used, time spent).
    • Cookies and similar technologies (for analytics and personalization).

  • Optional Information:

    • Contacts or social media info (only if you link accounts).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Process payments and token transactions.
  • Deliver and personalize your reading experience.
  • Communicate with you about updates, promotions, or support issues.
  • Monitor and improve our platform’s performance.
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activities.

3. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics tools) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Other users (e.g., your username and profile photo may appear publicly in our marketing material both in print and digital formats).

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Data is stored securely on our servers.
  • We use encryption (HTTPS, SSL/TLS) and access controls to protect your data.
  • Only authorized personnel can access personal data.

5. Your Rights Under Kenyan Law

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
    Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your account and data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Withdraw consent for optional data collection.
  • Object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: legal@somaaapp.app.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

  • For as long as your account is active.
  • For legal, accounting, or reporting obligations even after account closure (where applicable).

7. Children’s Privacy

SOMA is not intended for users under 13 years old. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your respective country, we ensure it is protected under applicable data protection laws and contractual safeguards.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make major changes, we will notify you through the app (push notification) or email.

10. Contact Us

For questions, complaints, or data requests, email: legal@somaapp.app