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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026 · Effective immediately

NyumbaFasta ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. It applies to all users of nyumbafasta.co and our mobile application.

1. Data We Collect

Data Tunayokusanya

  • • Full name, email address, and phone number (provided at registration)
  • • Profile photo (if uploaded)
  • • Property listing content: photos, videos, descriptions, location
  • • Search history and saved listings
  • • Conversation history with Amina (our AI assistant)
  • • Payment transaction records (amount, date, method) — no card numbers stored
  • • Device type, browser, and general location for analytics

2. How We Use Your Data

Jinsi Tunavyotumia Data

  • • To provide and improve the NyumbaFasta service
  • • To connect property seekers with agents (madalali)
  • • To process payments and manage subscriptions
  • • To power Amina, our AI assistant chatbot
  • • To send you important account notifications
  • • To detect fraud and protect the security of the platform
  • • To publish property listings on our official social media accounts (admin only)

3. Third-Party Platform Integrations

Ushirikiano na Mifumo ya Nje

NyumbaFasta integrates with the following third-party APIs to publish property listings on our official social media accounts. These integrations are used by NyumbaFasta admins only — no end-user personal data is transmitted to these platforms.

TikTok API

  • Purpose: Post property listing videos and Stories to the official NyumbaFasta TikTok business account
  • Data accessed: Our own TikTok Business account credentials only. No user data is read or written.
  • Data shared with TikTok: Video files and captions created by NyumbaFasta admins for our listings
  • User data shared: None. End-user names, phones, or payment info are never sent to TikTok.
  • Scopes used: video.publish, video.upload

TikTok's Privacy Policy: tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

Instagram Graph API (Meta)

  • Purpose: Post listing photos, videos, Reels, and Stories to the official NyumbaFasta Instagram Business account
  • Data accessed: Our own Instagram Business account only
  • User data shared: None

Facebook Graph API (Meta)

  • Purpose: Post property listings to NyumbaFasta's Facebook Page and groups
  • Data accessed: Our own Facebook Page and linked catalog
  • User data shared: None

4. Data Sharing

Ushirikiano wa Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

  • Property agent (dalali): Phone number is only disclosed to clients who have completed payment (Tsh 2,000)
  • Payment processors: Selcom / AzamPay process mobile money payments securely
  • Cloud infrastructure: Supabase (database, EU region), Cloudinary (media storage), Vercel (hosting)
  • Legal requirement: If required by Tanzanian law or court order

5. Data Security

Usalama wa Data

We use industry-standard encryption (TLS/HTTPS) for all data in transit. Data is stored on Supabase secure servers with Row-Level Security (RLS) policies. We never store payment card numbers — mobile money transactions are handled by licensed third-party processors.

6. Data Retention

Muda wa Kuhifadhi Data

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, we will permanently remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law (e.g., financial transaction records).

7. Your Rights

Haki Zako

  • Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information in your profile
  • Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
  • Objection: Object to specific processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

Request Deletion of Your Data

Omba Kufutwa kwa Data Yako

You have the right to request that we delete all your personal data. We will action your request within 30 days.

Request Data Deletion →

nyumbafasta.co/data-deletion

8. Cookies & Analytics

Vidakuzi na Takwimu

We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to understand how users interact with the platform. These collect anonymised usage data (page views, session duration). No personally identifiable information is sent to analytics providers.

9. Changes to This Policy

Mabadiliko ya Sera Hii

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or in-app notification. Continued use of NyumbaFasta after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

Wasiliana Nasi

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

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