Smobilpay 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 services. 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 and, where applicable, Maviance GmbH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our services, including the Smobilpay Apps. By using our services, 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 (passport, ID card), and a photo

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

  • Technical Data: Device identifiers, model, OS version, mobile network, location

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

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

  • Third-Party Data: Information from partner institutions, credit agencies, and data providers

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide our services and fulfill contractual obligations

  • Verify your identity and protect against fraud

  • Process financial transactions and payment requests

  • Improve and personalize the user experience

  • Communicate service updates, support, and promotional messages (where applicable)

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legal and regulatory obligations

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention)

  • Consent, where legally required

 

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data:

  • Within the Maviance group of companies

  • With third-party service providers assisting in identity verification, transaction processing, hosting, and support

  • With public authorities when legally required

  • With other users involved in your transactions

  • As part of business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)

 

6. Data Retention

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

 

7. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform is completely secure.

 

8. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside Cameroon or the EU, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place.

 

9. Your Rights

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

  • Access and correct your data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to certain data uses

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of thirteen. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data, it will be deleted promptly.

 

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

While our core services do not use cookies, third-party components may use them for analytics and diagnostics. You can disable cookies through your device settings.

 

12. External Links

Our services may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing any data.

 

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most current version will always be available within the app and on our website. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

 

14. Contact Us

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