Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya ("IQSK," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal data when you use the Building Cost Indices online resource ("the Resource").

  1. Information We Collect
    • Personal Data: When you register for an account on the Resource, we collect your name and email address. We may also collect additional information that you choose to provide, such as your profession or organization.
    • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the Resource, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URL.
  2. Use of Information
    We use the personal data we collect to:
    • Create and manage your account;
    • Communicate with you about your account and provide customer support;
    • Personalize your experience within the Resource;
    • Analyse usage trends and improve the Resource's functionality.
    We may also use aggregated and anonymized data for research and statistical purposes
  3. Disclosure of Information
    We may disclose your personal data to third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Resource or providing services to you.
    We may also disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement agencies).
  4. Data Retention
    We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
  5. Security
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
  6. Your Rights
    You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal data. You can do this by logging into your account or contacting us directly.
    You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain types of processing of your personal data.
  7. Third-Party Links
    The Resource may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
  8. Children's Privacy
    The Resource is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
  9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Resource. Your continued use of the Resource after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
  10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at bci@iqskenya.org.

By using the Building Cost Indices online resource, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, you must not use the Resource.