OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Bongo Town, we understand the importance of staying connected to your roots while living abroad. As the largest online community for Tanzanians living abroad, we prioritize your privacy and security so that you can focus on building meaningful connections and accessing culturally relevant services.

• Our commitment to privacy: Our products and services are designed with your privacy in mind. We work with experts in legal, security, and product design to ensure your personal information is respected and protected.

• Our commitment to transparency: We know that overly complicated privacy policies can be frustrating, so we’ve written ours in plain language to ensure you understand how your data is used.

• Our commitment to security: Protecting your data is our top priority. We constantly update our security practices and use advanced measures to safeguard your information.

Welcome to Bongo Town’s Privacy Policy

Thank you for trusting Bongo Town to help you stay connected while abroad. This Privacy Policy outlines:

• The information we collect.

• Why we collect it.

• How we use it.

• Your choices regarding your information.

This Privacy Policy applies as of December 18, 2024.

1. Introduction

At Bongo Town, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our platform to connect with fellow Tanzanians, discover cultural services, and access our vibrant online community. We ensure that we collect only the information necessary to enhance your experience on Bongo Town.

2. Information Collection and Use

• What we collect:

  • Phone Number: When signing up, we collect your phone number to verify your identity and provide access to our services.

  • Community Engagement Data: While using Bongo Town, you may choose to share details about your interests, location, or preferences to better engage with our community and find relevant cultural services.

  • Marketplace Data: If you use the marketplace feature, we may collect information necessary to facilitate transactions, such as your preferences for products or services.

• How we use your information:

  • To verify your identity and provide secure access to Bongo Town.

  • To personalize your experience by offering tailored content, events, or services.

  • To connect you with culturally relevant opportunities, such as jobs, businesses, or community events.

• What we don’t collect:

  • We do not collect unnecessary personal information, such as your financial data or sensitive personal identifiers, unless explicitly needed for specific features (e.g., payment processing in the marketplace).

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, share, or disclose your personal information to third parties except:

1. When required by law.

2. To protect the rights, safety, or interests of Bongo Town, its users, or the public.

3. With your explicit consent, such as when participating in community programs or marketplace transactions.

4. Data Retention and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. To protect your data, we:

• Use encryption and other security measures to safeguard your information.

• Limit access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to ensure your information is protected, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, changes to our practices, or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be communicated via email or a notice on our platform.

6. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: bongotown.tz@gmail.com

By using Bongo Town, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.