Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Mstahiki ("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 visit our website www.mstahiki.com and use our services.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Data We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
- Demographic information (age, gender, education level)
- Professional information (resume, work history, skills)
- Academic records (for scholarship applications)
- Payment information (for premium services)
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To personalize your experience
- To process job/scholarship applications
- To communicate with you (updates, newsletters)
- To improve our website and services
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
- To comply with legal obligations
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing is typically:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract with you
- Our legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal requirements
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following situations:
With Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), such as:
- Payment processors
- Cloud hosting providers
- Analytics companies
- Email service providers
For Business Transfers
If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.
For Legal Compliance
We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
5. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We may require verification of your identity before responding.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Regular security audits
- Access controls
- Secure data storage
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
For users aged 13-18, we recommend obtaining parental consent before using our services.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Mstahiki Data Protection OfficerEmail: [email protected]
Postal: P.O. Box 12345, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 123 456 789