Merchant Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Maviance PLC and Maviance GmbH collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our Smobilpay platform and services (“Smobilpay Service”). We are committed to safeguarding your data and being transparent about how it’s handled. Please take a moment to review this policy to understand your rights and our obligations. For any questions or concerns, contact us at contact@cm.maviance.com.

 

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Maviance PLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our Smobilpay Service. By using the Smobilpay Service, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, date of birth, government-issued ID (e.g., passport or national ID card), and a photo

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and physical address

  • Technical Data: Device identifiers, device model, operating system version, mobile network details, and location data

  • Usage Data: Service usage logs, login history, device activity, and system events

  • Financial Data: Transaction history, payment methods, and merchant or biller information

  • Third-Party Data: Information received from partner institutions, credit agencies, or authorized data providers

 

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide our services and fulfill our contractual obligations

  • To verify your identity and protect against fraud

  • To process financial transactions and payment requests

  • To improve and personalize your experience using our services

  • To communicate service updates, support information, and promotional messages (where applicable)

  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract with you

  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Our legitimate interests, such as improving services and preventing fraud

  • Your consent, where required by law

 

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data may be shared in the following situations:

  • Within the Maviance group of companies

  • With third-party service providers for identity verification, transaction processing, platform hosting, or customer support

  • With public authorities when required by law

  • With other users directly involved in your transactions

  • As part of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Data Security

We apply technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based platform is entirely secure.

 

8. International Transfers

When data is transferred outside of Cameroon or the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent protective measures.

 

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to certain types of data processing

  • File a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

 

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our core Smobilpay services do not use cookies. However, third-party components integrated into the platform may use cookies for analytics or diagnostics. You can disable cookies in your browser or device settings.

 

12. External Links

The Smobilpay Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party platforms. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data.

 

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available within the Smobilpay platforms and on our website. Continued use of the service indicates acceptance of any changes.

 

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: contact@cm.maviance.com
Website: www.maviance.cm