Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Nyumba Yangu (“we”, “the app”) collects, uses, and stores information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information we collect
- Account details: email or phone number and password used to sign in.
- Property & tenancy data: property names, locations, rent amounts, tenant names and phone numbers, payment history, contracts, and extension requests.
- Photos you choose to upload: payment receipts, signed contracts, and property pictures selected from your device gallery.
- App usage analytics: which screens you open and key actions you take (for example signing in, recording a payment, or changing language), plus your role and device platform. This helps us improve Nyumba Yangu.
- Technical data: basic app diagnostics needed to keep the service working (for example authentication session tokens stored on your device).
2. How we use information
- To provide rental management features for owners, team members, and tenants.
- To send in-app reminders and to open your device’s SMS composer when you choose to share a receipt.
- To authenticate users and keep accounts secure.
- To understand how the app is used so we can fix problems and improve features.
3. Photos and device permissions
The app requests access to your photo library only so you can attach receipts, contracts, or property images. We do not access your gallery in the background. SMS is opened through your device’s own messaging app when you choose to send a message; we do not send SMS without your action.
4. Where data is stored
Account and tenancy data are stored with our backend provider (Supabase). Session data may also be stored locally on your device. You can request deletion of your account and data by following the steps on our account deletion page.
5. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Data is shared only with service providers that host and operate the app backend, and only as needed to run Nyumba Yangu. Owners may see tenant information they enter into the app as part of managing a tenancy.
6. Data retention
We keep account and tenancy data while your account is active. You may ask us to delete your data; we will remove it unless we must retain limited records for legal or security reasons.
7. Children’s privacy
Nyumba Yangu is intended for adults managing rental properties. It is not directed at children under 13.
8. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do.
9. Contact
Questions:
laurencelicky@gmail.com
Account deletion:
nyumba-privacy-policy.vercel.app/delete-account