Smobilpay App 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 and Smoprint Mobile Application. 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 explains how Maviance PLC and, where applicable, Maviance GmbH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and protect personal data when you use the Smobilpay mobile applications (Smobilpay Agent and Smoprint) and related services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, date of birth, national ID or passport number, and facial photo

  • Contact Data: Phone number, email address, physical address

  • Device and Technical Data: Unique device ID, brand, model, operating system, mobile carrier, connection location

  • Transaction Data: Payment history, transaction amount, recipient details, billers, merchants, payment instruments

  • Usage and Log Data: App usage, login history, IP address, device details at time of crash, configuration data

  • External Data: Information from third-party sources like merchants, credit agencies, identity verification providers

  • Support and Communications Data: Information collected during customer service interactions or surveys

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Deliver our services (e.g., bill payments, money transfers, user account access)

  • Verify your identity and prevent fraudulent activity

  • Improve app functionality, security, and performance

  • Respond to customer support requests and user feedback

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Send service-related notifications and, with consent, promotional content

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is conducted on the following legal bases:

  • Fulfilment of contractual obligations

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Maviance’s legitimate interests in service delivery and fraud prevention

  • User consent, when required (e.g., for promotional messaging)

 

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Your data may be shared:

  • Internally within Maviance PLC, Maviance GmbH, and Finafrik subsidiaries

  • With third-party vendors (e.g., customer support, identity verification, transaction processors)

  • With other users or merchants involved in your transactions

  • With government or regulatory authorities when legally required

  • For legal, compliance, audit, risk management, or business continuity purposes (e.g., merger or acquisition)

 

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as needed for legal, regulatory, and operational purposes. Once retention is no longer necessary, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Data Security

We apply commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure, and users are advised to take precautions when sharing information.

 

8. International Data Transfers

When transferring data outside of Cameroon or the EU, Maviance ensures appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved mechanisms are in place.

 

9. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update your data

  • Withdraw your consent (if processing is based on consent)

  • Request data deletion or restriction

  • Object to certain data processing activities

  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly. Guardians may contact us for further action.

 

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

When transferring data outside of Cameroon or the EU, Maviance ensures appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved mechanisms are in place.

 

12. External Links

The Apps may include links to external websites. Maviance is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their respective policies before sharing information.

 

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy within the App or on our website. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
📧 Email: contact@cm.maviance.com
🌐 Website: www.maviance.cm