Privacy Policy

K&P Equipment Limited ("K&P", "we", "our", or "us") is a company registered and operating in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We supply industrial pipes, valves, hoses, fittings, flanges, and plant maintenance materials to private-sector industrial operations across Tanzania and East Africa.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect through our website, why we collect it, and how we handle it. We operate in full compliance with Tanzania's Personal Data Protection Act No. 11 of 2022 (PDPA), which came into force on 1 May 2023, and its accompanying regulations.

By using our website or submitting an enquiry, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

For the purposes of the PDPA, K&P Equipment Limited is the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.

Registered business name: K&P Equipment Limited

Principal place of business: Pugu Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contact email: kpequipmentltd@cats-net.co.tz

Contact telephone: +255 784 326 691

We collect only the personal data necessary for the specific purpose for which it is provided. Through this website, we collect the following:

Information you provide directly through our contact and enquiry forms:

• Full name
• Company or organisation name
• Email address
• Phone number
• The nature of your enquiry, requirement, or quotation request, including any product specifications or materials information you choose to share

Information collected automatically when you visit our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Date and time of your visit

We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under the PDPA. We do not collect payment card details, bank account information, or any financial credentials through this website.

We collect personal data for the following specific and legitimate business purposes only:

Under the PDPA, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

• Legitimate interests — for responding to business enquiries made voluntarily through our website and for carrying out our commercial activities as an industrial supply company.
• Contractual necessity — where processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a supply arrangement, or to perform an existing supply or procurement agreement with you or your organisation.
• Legal obligation — where we are required by Tanzanian law to retain or disclose certain information.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. Access to your personal data is restricted to members of our team who require it to respond to your enquiry or manage your procurement requirement.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by Tanzanian law. Enquiry records are typically retained for up to three years from the date of last contact, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

We may share your personal data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Within our team — your enquiry details will be shared internally with the relevant sales and technical staff responsible for responding to your requirement.
• With our technology and service providers — we use third-party services to operate this website, including web hosting and email infrastructure. These providers process data on our behalf and are required to handle it securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• With international suppliers — if you have requested international sourcing for a product outside our in-country stock range, we may share relevant product specification details with overseas suppliers or mills to obtain a quote on your behalf. Personal contact details are not shared with overseas suppliers without your knowledge.
• Where required by law — we may disclose your personal data to regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or courts in Tanzania where legally required to do so.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support basic website functionality and to help us understand how the site is used.

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. This data is aggregated and anonymised and does not identify you personally.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. This will not affect your ability to use the website or submit an enquiry. We do not use advertising, retargeting, or third-party marketing cookies on this website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external sites.

Our website and services are directed exclusively at business professionals and are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:

K&P Equipment Limited

Pugu Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email: kpequipmentltd@cats-net.co.tz

Phone: +255 784 326 691

K&P Equipment Limited operates as a registered data controller in compliance with Tanzania's Personal Data Protection Act No. 11 of 2022.