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privacy policy
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privacy policy
Last updated: August 2025
Introduction
Cawiye ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register for an account, we may collect information that can be used to identify you, such as:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
- Profile Information: Profile photo, work experience, skills, and certifications.
- Verification Information: Identification documents to verify your identity.
- Location Data: Your address and general location information.
- Financial Information: Payment information (e.g., credit card details), which is securely processed by our third-party payment providers and not stored on our servers.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our platform. This helps us to improve our services and includes:
- Device Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Activity Data: Pages you visit, features you use, search queries, and job applications you submit.
- Communication Records: Logs of communications on our platform to help resolve disputes and ensure a safe environment.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Our legal basis for processing this data includes fulfilling our contract with you and pursuing our legitimate business interests.
- Provide and maintain our services.
- Match workers with suitable job opportunities.
- Facilitate communication and transactions between users.
- Process payments and subscriptions.
- Send you notifications about job matches, platform updates, and other important information.
- Improve our platform and develop new features.
- Ensure the safety and security of our platform and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
How We Share Your Information
With Other Users
To facilitate connections and employment, relevant information from your profile (e.g., your name, skills, work experience) may be shared with other users when you apply for a job or post a job listing.
With Third-Party Service Providers
We use third-party companies and individuals to help us operate our platform. These providers, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services, have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or the public.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information. You can exercise these rights by managing your account or by contacting us directly:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings.
- Account Deletion: You can request to delete your account and associated data.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.
- Data Copy: You can request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
- Processing Restrictions: You may have the right to restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or tax purposes.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and your ability to use certain features.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at the email below.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our platform and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: privacy@cawiye.com
Phone: +252 904 615849
Address: Main St, Garowe, Nugal, Somalia