CADA Privacy & Data Consent Policy

1. Introduction

The Citizens Alliance for Democratic Affairs (CADA) is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya).
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information during the membership registration process and ongoing engagement with the party.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal information as prescribed by Form PPM1 under the Political Parties (Membership) Regulations, 2021, and in compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2019:

• Full name
• National ID or Passport number
• Date of birth
• Gender
• County, Constituency, and Ward
• Phone number and email address
• Postal or physical address
• Person with Disability (PWD) status (where applicable)
• Ethnic group and religion (where voluntarily provided)
• Digital signature (including IP address, MAC address, device type, browser, and operating system details)
• Registration timestamp and system log records
• Copy of ID or Passport (digital or physical)
• Recruiter information (if applicable)

3. Why We Collect Your Data

Your data is collected for the following lawful purposes:

• To register you as a member of CADA
• To submit verified membership data to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP)
• To verify eligibility and prevent double registration
• To communicate with you on official party matters (via SMS, email, or phone)
• For planning, analytics, and internal organizational purposes

4. Your Consent

By submitting your details through our registration form (online, USSD, or in-person), you confirm that:

• You are voluntarily applying to become a member of CADA
• You consent to the collection and use of your personal data (including system-generated metadata such as IP address, MAC address, browser, and operating system) for the purposes stated in this policy
• You understand your data may be submitted to the ORPP and cross-referenced with the Integrated Political Parties Membership System (IPPMS)

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as required by law or until you resign your membership or request deletion,
unless required otherwise for compliance or dispute resolution.

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update your details
• Withdraw your consent
• Request deletion or restrict processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
data@cada.co.ke

Mobile: +254 722 443 336

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and major updates will be communicated via email or SMS where applicable.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data:
Citizens Alliance for Democratic Affairs (CADA)
Email: info@cada.co.ke

Mobile: +254 722 443 336
Website: www.cada.co.ke