Welcome to MzDeal, a classified and marketplace platform designed to connect buyers and sellers across Mozambique. MzDeal is owned and operated by MzDeal LDA, a registered Mozambican company. 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 types of 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. Data may be shared 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.
Data stored on secure servers (EU-based hosting)
Encrypted connections (HTTPS, SSL)
Password hashing (industry standard)
Access restrictions for internal systems
Automated threat monitoring
Data is retained only as long as necessary for:
Providing services
Legal obligations
Fraud prevention
Users may request deletion at any time.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access your data
Update personal information
Delete your account
Request a copy of your data
Opt-out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for location or notifications
Requests can be made through in-app support or email.
MzDeal is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We use cookies to:
Keep accounts logged in
Improve performance
Show relevant ads
You can manage cookies through your device settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.
Our platform may contain links to external services (e.g., AliExpress affiliate links).
MzDeal is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
MzDeal may update this policy periodically. Users will be notified via:
App notifications
Emails
Prominent notices inside the app
MzDeal Support Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzdeal.co.mz
MzDeal uses cookies to improve user experience, enhance platform performance, and provide personalized services.
Types of Cookies:
Essential: Authentication, security, core features
Performance: Traffic, app speed, crash analytics
Functional: Preferences like language, filters
Advertising: Relevant ads and tracking
Third-party services may also place cookies (Google Analytics, Firebase, Meta Pixel).
You may block, delete, or limit cookies, but essential functions may be affected.
MzDeal aligns with all app store privacy and data handling rules:
Clear disclosure of collected data
How data is used and shared
Transparent permissions prompts (location, camera, storage)
Consent requests for sensitive permissions only
Even though Mozambique is not under GDPR, MzDeal follows international privacy standards:
Lawful basis for processing: contractual necessity, legitimate interest, consent, legal compliance
User rights: access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction, consent withdrawal
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Oversees privacy operations and data requests
MzDeal LDA complies with Mozambican laws regarding:
Digital commerce and e-commerce regulations
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention
Consumer protection for MzDeal-sold goods
Taxation for subscriptions and services
Data is shared with authorities only when legally required.
For goods sold directly by MzDeal, users are entitled to refunds or replacements in case of:
Misdescribed items
Defective or damaged items
Non-delivery
For user-listed goods, MzDeal LDA is not responsible for transactions conducted outside the platform.
MzDeal LDA — Privacy Office
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mzdeal.co.mz
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