Privacy Policy for ZDMIS App

Last Updated: 19/July 2025

1. Introduction

The Zanzibar Disaster Management Information System (ZDMIS) mobile application ("MAAFA APP") is developed by Zanzibar Disaster Management Commmission of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the App.

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

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

The App may collect the following personal information when you register or use its services:

• Name
• Contact details (email, phone number)
• User credentials (username, password)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may collect anonymous data such as:

• Device information (model, operating system)
• App usage statistics (features accessed, frequency of use)
• IP address (for security and analytics)

c. Disaster-Related Data

The App may collect and share disaster-related reports, including:

• Incident descriptions
• Photos (if submitted by users)
• Geographic coordinates of reported incidents (if allowed by user)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide disaster management services and emergency response
• To improve App functionality and user experience
• To communicate important updates or alerts
• To analyze trends and enhance disaster preparedness

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Government agencies (for disaster response and planning)
• Emergency services (if required for public safety)

Your data will not be sold to advertisers or unauthorized third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure authentication protocols
• Restricted access to personal information

However, no digital transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. User Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data
• Opt out of non-essential data collection
• Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect their data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Users will be notified of significant changes via the App or email.

9. Contact Us

This Privacy Policy complies with Tanzanian data protection laws and ensures transparency in data handling for ZDMIS App users.