Kakilima Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 August 2025

Kakilima (“We”, “Our”, “Us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of users of the Kakilima application, whether as Buyers or Sellers (Street Hawkers).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from users:

• Phone Number: used for login and identification.
• For Sellers, the phone number will be visible to Buyers.
• For Buyers, the phone number will not be shared with any other users.

• Name and Avatar: displayed in the profile to help with user identification within the app.

• Password: used for account authentication.

• Location:
• Buyers: used to display nearby sellers.
• Sellers: real-time location is shared so nearby buyers can find them.

• Technical Data: such as IP address, device type, and activity logs, used for security purposes.

2. How We Use Information

The collected data is used to:

• Enable account login and management.
• Connect Buyers with Sellers based on location.
• Display nearby sellers to Buyers.
• Send notifications about nearby sellers.
• Improve security, service quality, and overall user experience.

3. Data Storage and Security

• Data is securely stored on our servers (Virtual Machines).
• We implement technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
• However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

4. Data Sharing

• We do not sell, share, or rent your personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
• Data is used solely for the internal operations of the Kakilima application.

5. User Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access and update their personal information within the app.
• Request account deletion and removal of their personal data by contacting support.

6. Device Permissions

The Kakilima app requires the following permissions:

• Location: to display nearby sellers (buyers) and to share current location (sellers).
• Notifications: to send updates about nearby sellers.

7. Children’s Privacy

Kakilima is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be announced through the app or our official site.

Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:

📧 Email: developer.kq5@gmail.com