Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We take your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect from users, how we use that information, and how we keep it secure. Our goal is to be transparent about our data practices and to give users control over their personal information.

By using our mobile application, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any of the terms of this policy, please do not use our platform.

Information We Collect

To use our mobile application, users must create an account using their email and full name. We collect this information to authenticate users, to provide them with access to our platform, and to personalize their experience. Users are also required to add at least their country and state/region when signing up.

Optionally, users can accept to grant us access to their current location. This information is used to provide personalized services to users and to serve them with the best possible experience on our application.

Along with personal information, we also collect some basic information that we use with our third-party services for payment transactions. This information is encrypted and protected by our service providers.

If users seek loans from financial institutions through our platform, we collect personal and financial information such as identification numbers, home and business addresses, and production capabilities to facilitate loan approval.

Use of Information

We use the personal information we collect to provide users with access to our platform and to facilitate transactions between sellers and buyers. We also use this information to communicate with users about their accounts and to provide customer support. Additionally, we may use the information we collect to improve our platform and to personalize the user experience.

Sharing of Information

We do not share user data with third parties except as necessary to provide our services. This includes sharing information with:

  • Payment Processors: To facilitate transactions.
  • Financial Institutions: To facilitate loan approvals.
  • Third-Party Email Service Providers (e.g., OneSignal): To facilitate our email notification services. When you provide your email address to us, you consent to us sharing this information with our designated email service providers solely for the purpose of sending you the aforementioned communications on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and are prohibited from using your personal information for any other purpose.

We may also share data with law enforcement agencies or other parties as required by law.

Account Information

You may edit your account information by logging into your account via our mobile app. You can also delete your account at any point in time. Note, however, that we may retain certain information as required by law.

Data Security

We take measures to protect user data during storage and transmission, including the use of encryption and other security technologies. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your email address and associated data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We strive to use secure methods for data transmission and storage to ensure the confidentiality of your information.

Compliance with Data Protection Regulations

We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Users may contact us to exercise their rights under these regulations, including the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information.

Email Communications and Notifications

At Mbelemama, we use email to keep you informed about important activities related to your account and services on our agro contracting platform.

Purpose of Email Communications: Your email address is primarily used to send you essential notifications and information directly related to your use of our services. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Listing Expiry Reminders: Notifications when your listings are approaching their expiry date.
  • Contract Expiry Reminders: Alerts regarding the expiration of your contracts.
  • Listing Request Notifications: Updates when a request is made to your listed services or equipment.
  • Refund Notifications: Information regarding any refunds processed.
  • Account-Related Communications: Important updates, security alerts, and administrative messages concerning your account.

Your Choices and Opt-Out: Given the essential nature of most of our email notifications (e.g., listing/contract expiries, requests, refunds), some transactional communications are necessary for the proper functioning of our service and cannot be opted out of, as they ensure you remain informed about critical aspects of your account and engagements.

Updates to Privacy Policy

We will update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Users will be notified of any changes to this policy via email or other means. It is important that users review this policy regularly to stay informed about our data practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@mbelemama.com.