Last Updated: July 29, 2025
Introduction
SwahiliCard ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Service").
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service:
- Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and profile information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service.
- Contact Information: When you share your digital business card or scan others' cards, we collect contact information that you choose to share.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including your browsing actions, card views, and other engagement metrics.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Service, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Understand how users use our Service to improve functionality
- Develop new products and services
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- For any other purpose with your consent
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any purpose with your consent.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to access, update, or delete your personal information
- The right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
- The right to object to our processing of your personal data
- The right to request restriction of processing your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@swahilicard.com
Address: Dar es salaam, Tanzania