Privacy Policy

1 Overview

Welcome to Gold Ethiopia ("the App"), developed and operated by Masero Technologies ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on Google Play.

By downloading or using Gold Ethiopia, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3 App Permissions Explained

Gold Ethiopia requests the following Android permissions. Each is used only for the purpose described below:

4 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Display real-time and historical gold prices in Ethiopian Birr
• Show nearby gold dealers and market locations using your location
• Send push notifications for price alerts and marketplace activity
• Improve app performance and fix bugs using analytics and crash reports
• Display home screen widgets with live gold price data
• Authenticate your account and maintain your session
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

5 Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with the following trusted service providers, solely to operate the App:

All third-party providers are bound by their own privacy policies and applicable data protection regulations. We require them to protect your data in a manner consistent with this policy.

6 Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers, which are protected by industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your data.

• All API communication uses HTTPS encryption
• Firebase Security Rules restrict access to authorized users only
• Sensitive data is never logged or stored in plain text
• We retain your data for as long as your account is active

No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7 Children's Privacy

Gold Ethiopia is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the email below. We will delete such information from our records promptly.

8 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion — Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out of notifications — Disable push notifications at any time in device settings
• Revoke permissions — Revoke location, microphone, or storage permissions via Android settings at any time
• Data portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

9 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users via an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: