Welcome to MZDeal, a classified and marketplace platform designed to connect buyers and sellers across Mozambique. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using MZDeal, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
We collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services:
Full name
Phone number
Email address
Profile photo
Location (city, province)
Password (encrypted)
Verification details (SMS/OTP)
Posted item details (title, description, price, images)
Search queries and filters
Messages between buyers and sellers
Views, clicks, and interaction logs
IP address
Device type and model
Operating system
Advertising ID
Language and timezone
App version
Crash logs & diagnostic information
GPS-based location (if permission is granted)
Approximate network-based location
Favorite items and saved searches
Recently viewed posts
Notification interactions
Image uploads and metadata
Payment data from partners (Rapyd, PayGate, etc.)
Advertising data (Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
Affiliate link interactions (AliExpress, Admitad)
We use your information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Display listings and match buyers with sellers
Enable chat, search, posting, and notifications
Personalize recommendations
Remember preferences and saved searches
Optimize search relevance
Detect suspicious or fraudulent activity
Verify posts, photos, and users
Enforce community guidelines
Show relevant ads
Track affiliate link performance
Provide monetization options to sellers
Send important updates, alerts, and confirmations
Notify users about new items, price drops, or saved interests
MZDeal does not sell your personal data. We may share data only in these cases:
Payment gateway partners (Rapyd, PayGate, etc.)
Cloud hosting and database services
AI image verification services
Analytics and performance tools
We may disclose data if required by:
Law enforcement
Court orders
Government regulations
When you explicitly agree to connect with third‑party services.
We take appropriate measures to protect your data:
Data stored in secure servers (EU‑based hosting)
Encrypted connections (HTTPS, SSL)
Password hashing with industry standards
Access restrictions for internal systems
Automated monitoring for threats
We keep your data only as long as needed for:
Providing our service
Legal obligations
Security and fraud prevention
You may request data deletion at any time.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your data
Update your information
Delete your account
Request a copy of your data
Opt‑out of marketing
Withdraw consent for location or notifications
Requests can be made via our in-app support or email.
MZDeal is not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Improve performance
Show relevant ads
Our platform may contain external links (e.g., AliExpress affiliate links). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We may update this policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will notify users via:
App updates
Email notifications
Prominent notices inside the app
For questions or privacy requests, contact:
MZDeal Support Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzdeal.co.mz
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MzDeal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, enhance platform performance, and provide personalized services. By using the platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
Identify your account and maintain login sessions.
Remember your preferences, language, and settings.
Improve app performance and loading speed.
Provide personalized recommendations and ads.
Analyze usage patterns and detect fraudulent activities.
Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, security, and core features.
Performance Cookies: Measure traffic, app speed, crashes, and general analytics.
Functional Cookies: Remember preferences like language, filters, and location.
Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant ads and track ad performance.
We may use third‑party services such as Google Analytics, Firebase, Meta Pixel, and advertising partners. These third parties may place cookies to collect data for analytics, fraud prevention, or ad targeting.
Depending on your device, you may:
Block cookies
Delete stored cookies
Limit tracking (Android & iOS)
Disable personalized ads
However, disabling essential cookies may affect the platform’s functionality.
MzDeal is fully aligned with Google Play and Apple App Store privacy, data handling, and transparency guidelines.
We clearly disclose:
What personal data we collect
How we use and process data
Whether data is shared with third parties
Whether data relates to identity, location, device, or usage analytics
Whether data contributes to tracking or advertising
MzDeal implements:
Accurate Data Safety Form (Google Play)
App Privacy Details (Apple App Store)
Transparent permissions explanations inside the app
Consent prompts when required (location, camera, storage)
MzDeal requests sensitive permissions only when necessary, including:
Camera (uploading images)
Gallery access (post photos)
Location (optional for better search and distance calculations)
We never collect or access data unrelated to app functionality.
Even though Mozambique is not under GDPR jurisdiction, MzDeal follows internationally recognized privacy standards to ensure user protection.
We process personal data under the following bases:
Contractual necessity (e.g., account creation, purchases)
Legitimate interest (fraud detection, platform security)
Consent (notifications, marketing)
Legal compliance (financial records, law enforcement requests)
Users have the right to:
Access their personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent for marketing
Request data portability
Restrict or object to certain processing
Requests may be submitted through our support channels.
MzDeal appoints an internal Data Protection Officer responsible for:
Overseeing privacy operations
Managing data access requests
Ensuring compliance with global data standards
MzDeal respects Mozambican digital commerce, data protection, and consumer protection regulations.
MzDeal complies with Mozambican laws regarding:
Electronic commerce
Cybersecurity and anti‑fraud regulations
Consumer protection for goods sold by MzDeal
Taxation and invoicing for subscriptions and services
We may share user data with Mozambican authorities only when legally required, including cases involving:
Fraud
Criminal investigations
Court orders
MzDeal does not disclose user data for private disputes conducted outside the platform.
For goods sold directly by MzDeal, users may be entitled to refunds or replacements when:
Items do not match their description
Items are damaged or defective
Items are not delivered
For goods sold by third‑party sellers, MzDeal is not responsible for external agreements made outside the platform.
If you have questions, concerns, or privacy‑related requests, contact us at:
MzDeal Support – [email protected]
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