Effective Date: July 2, 2025
1. Who We Are
Nelx Designs is a professional web-design and development firm based in Nakuru, Kenya. We specialize in creating and maintaining websites and web-based applications tailored to enhance online presence and performance. Our goal is to deliver modern, secure, and user-centered digital solutions for businesses and individuals.
Our website address: https://nelxdesigns.com
2. Data We Collect
a. Comments
When users leave comments, we collect:
– Data entered into the comment form (name, email, website, comment)
– IP address
– Browser user-agent string
We use this information to detect spam and abuse. We also generate an anonymized hash of your email for Gravatar to display your avatar. Gravatar’s privacy policy applies: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Approved comments and avatars are publicly visible.
b. Media Uploads
If you upload images, please remove embedded GPS or location metadata (EXIF), as visitors may extract location information.
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to:
– Remember commenter info (1 year)
– Confirm cookie support (session)
– Maintain login sessions (2 days default / 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
– Store display preferences (1 year)
– Track post editing (1 day, no personal data)
d. Embedded Content
Our content may include embedded media (e.g., YouTube videos, Tweets). Interactions with embedded content are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
3. Third-Party Login & Facebook Data Handling
If you log in via Facebook or Google, we only request the following:
Facebook Login
– Scope of Access: Public profile (name, profile picture), email, unique Facebook ID
– Usage: Only for account creation, authentication, and personalization
– Password: Never accessed or stored
– Revocation: You may revoke app permissions in your Facebook settings: https://facebook.com/settings?tab=applications
– Compliance: We do not request additional permissions. Users are notified about the data collected and how it’s used. We securely store the Facebook ID and email in a protected database with access controls.
– Users may request data deletion via info@nelxdesigns.com, which will remove the stored Facebook ID and related account data per Facebook’s data deletion request policies.
Google Login
– Scope of Access: Basic profile (name, email), unique Google ID
– Usage: Authentication only
– Password: Never accessed or stored
– Revocation: Manage access at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions
4. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal data. Third-party disclosures occur only when:
– Service providers: Under confidentiality agreements
– Legal/Security: When required by law or necessary to prevent fraud
– Password reset: IP address included for security
5. Data Retention
– Comments and metadata: Retained indefinitely
– User profiles: Retained until deleted by the user
– Login data: Retained until account deletion
– Cookies: As described above
6. Your Rights & Choices
You may request:
– Access to your data
– Correction or deletion of data
– Opt out of cookies
– Revocation of third-party login permissions
Email: info@nelxdesigns.com
7. Data Security
We implement technical and administrative safeguards:
– HTTPS encryption
– Access controls
– Backups
– Security updates and reviews
8. Third-Party Services & International Transfers
We use third-party services in the U.S., EU, and Asia. Data transfers are protected by legal mechanisms like standard contractual clauses.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. If you believe we’ve collected such data, contact us to delete it.
10. Automated Processing
We use automated systems (e.g., spam detection). No legal decisions are made solely by automation.
11. Kenyan Data Protection Compliance
Nelx Designs adheres to the Data Protection Act, 2019 of Kenya. We uphold principles of lawful, fair, and transparent data processing. Data subjects are entitled to access, correction, and deletion of their data under Kenyan law. We do not process data beyond the intended purpose and ensure secure handling of personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this policy occasionally. Updates are reflected by the date above. We recommend regular review.
13. Contact Us
Email: info@nelxdesigns.com