HOBBE Tech. Co. / Legal

Privacy Policy

Last Updated February 2024
Jurisdiction Ethiopia & International
Company HOBBE. Company
Contact hobbecompany@gmail.com

This privacy notice for HOBBE. Company ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you download and use our mobile application (HOBBE.), or engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at hobbecompany@gmail.com.

Summary of Key Points

  • What personal information do we process? When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.
  • Do we process any sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information.
  • Do we receive any information from third parties? We may receive information from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, and other outside sources.
  • How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.
  • In what situations and with which parties do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.
  • How do we keep your information safe? We have organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information.
  • What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal information you disclose to us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

  • Names
  • Birthdate
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Usernames & passwords
  • Contact preferences & authentication data
  • Job titles & mailing addresses

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data. We may collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases, such as your payment instrument number and security code. All payment data is stored by Chapa and Arifpay. You may find their privacy notices at chapa.co/privacy and arifpay.net/privacy-policy.

Social Media Login Data. We may provide you with the option to register with us using your existing social media account details, like your Facebook or LinkedIn account.

Application Data. If you use our applications, we may also collect geolocation information, mobile device access permissions, and push notification preferences.

Information automatically collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This includes device data (IP address, browser type, hardware model, OS), location data, and usage information. Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

Information collected from other sources

We may obtain information about you from public databases, joint marketing partners, affiliate programs, data providers, and social media platforms in order to enhance our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and services to you.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, including:

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication and manage user accounts.
  • To deliver and facilitate delivery of services to the user.
  • To respond to user inquiries and offer support.
  • To fulfil and manage your orders, payments, returns, and exchanges.
  • To enable user-to-user communications.
  • To request feedback and contact you about your use of our Services.
  • To deliver targeted advertising tailored to your interests.
  • To protect our Services through fraud monitoring and prevention.
  • To evaluate and improve our Services, products, and marketing.
  • To identify usage trends and determine campaign effectiveness.

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition.
  • Google Analytics. We may share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyse the use of the Services. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Google Maps Platform APIs. We may share your information with certain Google Maps Platform APIs. We obtain and store on your device your location for twelve (12) months.
  • Other Users. When you share personal information or otherwise interact with public areas of the Services, such personal information may be viewed by all users.

4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

5. How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?

Our Services offer you the ability to register and log in using your third-party social media account details (like Facebook or LinkedIn). Where you choose to do this, we will receive certain profile information about you from your social media provider. We will use the information we receive only for the purposes described in this privacy notice.

6. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it.

7. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

8. Do We Collect Information from Minors?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of a minor and consent to such minor's use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and promptly delete such data. Contact us at hobbecompany@gmail.com if you become aware of such data.

9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time by logging in to your account settings or contacting us. To withdraw consent or request account termination, please contact us. Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases, though we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud or comply with legal requirements.

10. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.

11. Do Other Regions Have Specific Privacy Rights?

You may have additional rights based on the country you reside in. For instance, in the Republic of South Africa, you have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. If you are unsatisfied with the manner in which we address any complaint, you can contact the Information Regulator (South Africa):

12. Data Protection

HOBBE. Company staunchly upholds user privacy and data protection principles, affirming a steadfast commitment to safeguarding user information. Under no circumstances does HOBBE disclose any user data, including personal information, to unauthorized third parties, even governmental entities. This unwavering stance ensures that users' personal data remains confidential and secure, shielded from unauthorized access or misuse. User privacy remains inviolable, underscoring HOBBE's unwavering dedication to earning and maintaining user trust.

13. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

We may update this privacy notice from time to time to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes, we may notify you by prominently posting a notice or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently.

14. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may contact us at:

15. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?

Under the laws of your country, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. You have the power to request access to the personal data we collect from you, and you can also ask us to make changes or delete it. To take a closer look at your information, update any details, or request data deletion, please submit a data subject access request by contacting us at the details above. Your privacy matters to us, and we're committed to making the process as smooth and empowering as possible for you.