Privacy, handled with care.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the portfolio website of Arthur Muriuki, a software developer based in Nairobi, Kenya. I respect your privacy and aim to handle personal information responsibly, transparently, and only for legitimate purposes.

This policy applies to arthurmuriuki-portfolio.netlify.app , including its contact form and links to external websites and services.

The policy is intended to explain my data-handling practices in line with applicable data protection requirements, including Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, where applicable.

2. Information I collect

I do not ask visitors to create an account to browse this portfolio. However, certain information may be processed when you contact me or visit the website.

Information you provide

If you use the contact form, you may provide:

• Your name.
• Your email address.
• Your phone number, if you choose to provide it.
• The message or enquiry you submit.

You can also contact me through external services such as WhatsApp, GitHub, or LinkedIn. Information you provide through those services is also subject to the relevant service provider's policies.

Technical information

When you visit the website, the hosting provider and other services involved in delivering the page may process technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, requested pages, and server logs. The exact information collected depends on the services and their configurations.

3. How information is used

Information may be used to:

• Read and respond to your enquiry.
• Discuss a project, job opportunity, or collaboration.
• Communicate with you about a request you have made.
• Protect the website and help diagnose technical problems.
• Meet applicable legal obligations when necessary.

I do not intend to use contact form submissions to send unsolicited marketing messages or sell personal information to third parties.

4. Contact form and FormSubmit

The contact form on this website uses FormSubmit to process submissions and forward them to my email address. This allows the static website to receive messages without operating its own email server.

When you submit the form, the information entered into its fields is transmitted to FormSubmit for processing and delivery. FormSubmit may process information under its own privacy practices and service terms.

You can review the provider's information here: FormSubmit Privacy Policy and FormSubmit's website .

Messages delivered to my email may remain in my inbox or email provider's systems for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain relevant correspondence, or meet legal obligations.

Please do not submit passwords, payment card details, national identification numbers, or other sensitive information through this portfolio's contact form.

5. Sharing and third-party services

I do not sell your personal information. Information may be processed or disclosed in the following circumstances where relevant:

• Form processing: FormSubmit processes contact form submissions so they can be delivered to me.
• Website hosting: Netlify hosts this website and may process technical information needed to deliver and secure it.
• Fonts: Google Fonts supplies the typefaces used by this website. Loading externally hosted fonts may involve requests to Google's servers.
• External links: If you open WhatsApp, LinkedIn, GitHub, or another external website, that provider handles your information under its own policies.
• Legal or security requirements: Information may be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or the security of the website.

These providers may operate in different countries. Depending on the service and circumstances, your information may be processed outside Kenya. Relevant data protection requirements and safeguards should apply to such processing or transfers.

6. Cookies and tracking

This portfolio is designed as a static website. I do not intentionally use a visitor account system or advertising-tracking system as part of the website's core functionality.

However, hosting infrastructure, embedded content, or third-party services may use technical storage, cookies, or similar technologies depending on their configuration. External websites you visit may also use their own cookies and tracking technologies.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain technologies may affect how some third-party features work.

If analytics, advertising, or additional tracking tools are introduced, this policy should be reviewed and updated to accurately describe them and any applicable consent requirements.

7. Data retention

I aim to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Contact messages may remain in my email account while an enquiry or professional relationship is active. Information that is no longer necessary should be securely deleted or otherwise disposed of where reasonably practicable, subject to any applicable legal or legitimate record-keeping requirements.

Third-party service providers may have their own retention periods for technical logs and form submissions. Please consult their respective policies for details.

8. Information security

Reasonable measures should be taken to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission, email service, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please avoid sending sensitive information through the contact form.

9. Your privacy rights

Depending on applicable law and the circumstances of the processing, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:

• Be informed about how your personal data is used.
• Request access to personal data held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Request deletion of personal data where applicable.
• Object to certain processing of your personal data.
• Raise a concern or lodge a complaint with the relevant authority.

To make a privacy request, contact me using the email address below. I may need to verify your identity before acting on a request. Some requests may be subject to lawful exceptions or obligations.

For further information about data protection rights in Kenya, visit the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) .

10. Children's privacy

This portfolio is intended for general professional use and is not designed to collect personal information specifically from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information unnecessarily, please contact me so the matter can be reviewed.

11. External websites

This website contains links to third-party websites and services, including project websites, source code repositories, and professional profiles. I do not control the privacy practices or content of those external services. Please review their policies before providing them with personal information.

12. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, contact form, or relevant data-handling practices change. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact me about privacy

If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise a privacy right, or have a concern about how your information has been handled, contact:

Last updated: 23 October 2026. This page provides general information about privacy practices and is not a substitute for legal advice.