Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SelamList ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform to discover and connect with Habesha businesses.

Company Information:
SelamList
Email:
Website: www.selamlist.com

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Business information (for business owners)
• Contact information (phone number, address)

2.2 Content and Activity

• Reviews, ratings, and comments you post
• Photos and images you upload
• Business posts and promotional content
• Messages and communications
• Favorite businesses and preferences

2.3 Location Information

• GPS location (when you grant permission)
• Business addresses and locations
• Location-based search queries

2.4 Technical Information

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• IP address and general location
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process business listings and user registrations
• Enable location-based business discovery
• Display reviews, ratings, and user-generated content
• Send notifications about account activity
• Improve our Service and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate with you about our Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our platform:

• Business listings and information
• Reviews and ratings (with your name)
• Photos and posts you share
• Public profile information

4.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.3 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and safety
• With service providers who assist our operations
• In case of business transfer or merger

4.4 Content Moderation and Safety

To maintain a safe platform and comply with content moderation requirements, we may:

• Monitor and review user-generated content for policy violations
• Share information with moderation teams to investigate reports
• Disclose user information when required to address safety concerns
• Share data with law enforcement when legally required
• Use automated systems to detect and filter inappropriate content

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase)

6. User Safety and Reporting

We are committed to maintaining a safe platform for all users. To achieve this, we provide multiple ways for users to report inappropriate content and behavior:

• Report Posts: Use the report button on any post to flag inappropriate content
• Report Businesses: Report business listings that violate our policies
• Report Reviews: Flag reviews that contain inappropriate or false information
• Report Users: Report users who engage in harassment or abusive behavior
• Block Users: User blocking functionality will be available in a future update

Response Time: We review all reports within 24 hours and take appropriate action, including removing objectionable content and suspending or removing users who violate our community standards.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a readable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Location: Disable location tracking at any time

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in to your account
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records

When you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, though some data may remain in anonymized form for analytics purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning you is being processed, and access to the personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate personal data concerning you.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to obtain the erasure of personal data concerning you ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to obtain restriction of processing where certain conditions apply.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive the personal data concerning you in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to processing of personal data concerning you.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at . We will respond to your request within 30 days.

14. Your Rights Under CCPA (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at or call us at [phone number]. We will respond to your request within 45 days.

15. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• Implementing appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Ensuring the receiving country has adequate data protection laws
• Obtaining your explicit consent where required

16. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
• Business Listings: Retained until the business owner deletes the listing
• Reviews and Posts: Retained until you delete them or delete your account
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months

17. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at .

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

For material changes, we will provide notice through our Service or by email at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email:
• General Support:
• Website: www.selamlist.com