Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 9, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Qazi is committed to protecting your personal information and privacy rights

At Qazi, we understand that privacy is fundamental to building trust in our job marketplace platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Profile photos and business logos
  • Location and address information
  • National ID or passport details for verification
  • Business registration documents and certificates

Platform Usage Data

  • Job posts, bids, and transaction history
  • Reviews and ratings given and received
  • Messages and communications through our platform
  • Device information and IP addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Platform Operations

  • • Create and manage your account
  • • Process job postings and bids
  • • Facilitate payments and transactions
  • • Enable communication between users

Safety & Trust

  • • Verify user and business identities
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Resolve disputes and complaints
  • • Maintain platform security

Service Improvement

  • • Analyze platform usage patterns
  • • Develop new features and services
  • • Personalize user experience
  • • Provide customer support

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Respond to legal requests
  • • Enforce our terms of service
  • • Protect our rights and interests
3. Information Sharing

With Other Users

Your public profile information, including business name, location, ratings, and reviews, is visible to other platform users to facilitate job matching and trust-building.

With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the platform, including payment processors, verification services, and cloud hosting providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, and the rights of our users.

4. Data Security

Security Measures

  • • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
  • • Secure servers with regular security updates
  • • Multi-factor authentication options
  • • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • • Limited access to personal data by employees

While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is completely secure. We encourage users to maintain strong passwords and report any suspicious activity immediately.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of your personal information

Update Information

Correct or update your personal data

Delete Account

Request deletion of your account and data

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Active account data is retained while your account remains active
  • Transaction and payment records are kept for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Communication logs are retained for 2 years for dispute resolution
  • Marketing preferences are deleted immediately upon opt-out
  • Verification documents are securely deleted after account closure
7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your platform experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for platform functionality

Performance Cookies

Help us improve platform performance

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in Kenya. In some cases, we may transfer data to other countries for cloud storage or service provider operations. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, including using providers that comply with international data protection standards.

9. Children's Privacy

Qazi is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us immediately.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through email or prominent platform notices. Your continued use of Qazi after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us About Privacy

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Qazi Privacy Team

Email: privacy@qazi.app

Phone: +254 700 000 000

Address: Nairobi, Kenya