Privacy Policy for Zambia Development Tracker

Effective Date: June 2026

1. Introduction

Zambia Development Tracker ("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 the Zambia Development Tracker mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Account credentials

• Project reports and feedback

• Photographs submitted through project reports

• Any information included in messages or issue descriptions

Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device information

• Operating system version

• App version

• Crash and diagnostic data

• IP address

• Usage statistics and analytics

Location Information

If enabled by you, the App may collect location information to improve project reporting accuracy and provide location-relevant services.

You may disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the App

• Authenticate user accounts

• Process and manage project reports

• Improve App performance and functionality

• Communicate with users regarding updates or support requests

• Monitor and prevent misuse of the service

• Generate aggregated statistics and analytics

4. Google Sign-In and Firebase Services

The App may use Google Sign-In and Firebase services provided by Google LLC.

When signing in with Google, we may receive:

• Your name

• Email address

• Google account identifier

• Profile picture (if available)

This information is used solely for account authentication and user account management.

For more information, please review Google's Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

• With service providers that support App functionality

• When required by law

• To protect legal rights and public safety

• In connection with organizational restructuring, mergers, or transfers

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal data by contacting us.

Account Deletion Requests

To request deletion of your Zambia Development Tracker account and associated personal data, please complete our Account Deletion Request Form. Requests are reviewed and processed within 30 days. Delete Request Form 

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Request information regarding data processing activities

10. Third-Party Services

The App may rely on third-party services including:

• Google Firebase

• Google Authentication Services

• Google Play Services

These providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the App and on our official website.

Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Ukuthula Innovations Ltd
Email: ukuthulainnovations@gmail.com