Last updated: November 24, 2023

This Privacy Policy describes how Magufy Group. (referred to as “Magufy,” “our,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you interact with our services, including our website, mobile applications, and other online services collectively referred to as the “Magufy Service.”

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally. If changes occur, we’ll update the date at the top of this policy. In some cases, we may provide more prominent notice of changes, such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you use the Magufy Service to stay informed about our information practices and how you can protect your privacy.

If you’re a resident of a country with enacted consumer privacy laws, please refer to your country’s Specific changes.

I. Information Collection and Sources 

A. Information You Provide:

Magufy collects information directly from you when you use our services, including:

  • Account registration or updates.
  • Participation in identification programs like Ndazwi.
  • Listing items for sale.
  • Enrolling in third-party payment services linked to Magufy.
  • Communication with other users, leaving reviews or comments, purchasing services, seeking customer support, or contacting us directly.

The collected information may include:

  • Your name, and email address.
  • Phone number, postal address (quartier and country code).
  • Photos and descriptions of items you post for sale.
  • Bids, reviews, or comments made on the Magufy Service.
  • Government-issued identification documents (e.g., Karangamuntu, passport or permit de conduire).
  • Any other information you provide.

B. Automatically Collected Information: 

When you access or use the Magufy Service, we automatically gather information such as:

  • Browser type, access times, viewed pages, IP address.

We employ various technologies including cookies and web beacons to collect this data, helping us enhance the Magufy Service, understand usage patterns, and improve user experiences.

C. Information from Third Parties: 

Occasionally, Magufy supplements the above information from other sources to enhance services, prevent fraud, customize content, deliver relevant ads, and offer products or services we believe may interest you. For instance, information obtained when you log into your account through social media or transaction data from ecocash or lumicash, when purchasing subscriptions.

D. Payment Information 

Payment information are collected by ecocash/lumicash: 

II. How We Use Your Information

A. We use your information for various purposes, including to:

  • Verify login credentials and personalize the Magufy Service.
  • Establish a secure environment, detect fraud, and resolve disputes.
  • Conduct investigations, respond to errors, and provide customer support.
  • Enable identification programs, improve and optimize our services.
  • Conduct analytics, research, and monitor usage trends.
  • Communicate about products, offers, promotions, and events.
  • Provide tailored advertisements, news, and information.
  • Send service-related messages, updates, and security alerts.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements.
  • Combine information to understand needs and enhance service.

B. Magufy is based in the Republic of Burundi and processes information according to the Republic of Burundi’s laws. By using our services or providing information, you consent to information processing and transfer to the Republic of Burundi. and other countries, where different rights and protections may apply.

III. Information Sharing

 A. We may share collected information in specific cases:

  • Publicly on the Magufy Service as per your posts..
  • With vendors, consultants, or service providers working on our behalf.
  • With advertisers to deliver relevant ads.
  • In response to legal requests or to protect rights and safety.
  • During mergers, acquisitions, or financing processes.
  • Among Magufy and its affiliated companies.
  • With your consent or as otherwise notified through our Service.
  • We may also share aggregated or de-identified information.

B. When You Share Outside of Magufy: 

1. Magufy’s service includes social sharing features and integrated tools (like the Facebook “Like” button) enabling you to share your actions on Magufy with other platforms and vice versa. Your sharing depends on selected platform settings. Refer to the providing entities’ privacy policies for more on data collection and processing in connection with these features.

C. Advertising and Analytics Services: 

1. We might permit partners to serve ads on Magufy and across the internet, as well as provide analytics services. 

2. They may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to gather information about your online activity for purposes like ad targeting. Visit https://youradchoices.com/control for more on opting out of behavioral advertising.

D. Security: 

Magufy takes reasonable measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We limit sharing personally identifiable data with third parties. When sharing identifiable data, we ensure they offer the same protection level as stated in this Privacy Policy.

IV. Your Choices:

A. Account Information:

1.You may update or remove account profile information anytime by logging into your account.

2. You can deactivate your account through provided links. Note that certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. 

B. Location Information: 

Manage location consent via your mobile device settings or uninstall the app. Some features may use mapping services from Google Maps, subject to Google’s terms of service. 

C. Cookies: 

Adjust your browser settings to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect Magufy’s functionality. 

D. Promotional Communications: 

Opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the instructions in the messages or changing settings in your Magufy account.

Questions and Comments: For feedback or queries about this Privacy Policy, contact support@magufy.com or andikira.magufy@gmail.com