Privacy

Short version: we don’t do surveillance.

The long version is below. We wrote it in plain English — if you spot jargon, tell us.

Last updated · May 2026

What we collect

We collect the minimum needed to run the app:

  • Your name, email and profile photo — via Google sign-in
  • Your approximate location — to match you to ward-level listings
  • Listings you post, inquiries you send, reports you file
  • Basic device info (model, OS version) for crash diagnostics

We do not collect contacts, photos outside the app, SMS, or call logs.

How we use it

Your data powers three things, and nothing else:

  • Matching — placing pins in the right ward, ranking listings near you
  • Safety — reviewing abuse reports, suspending bad actors
  • Improvement — aggregate signals like “which wards lack 2BRs” inform outreach

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to anyone. Ever.

Who sees it

Other users see only what you post publicly — your display name, profile photo, listing content, and the ward it sits in. They do not see your email, your exact GPS, or any private inquiries.

Our moderation staff can access reports and the listings they concern, strictly to resolve abuse cases. All access is logged.

Location data

We ask for location for two reasons: to show listings near you, and to tag your own posts to the correct ward. You can deny permission — the app still works, you just search by typing a ward name.

Precise coordinates are never shown to other users. We store the boundary identifier (ward, district, region) for listings — not the raw GPS point for people.

Your rights

You can, at any time:

  • Export everything we hold about you
  • Correct anything that’s wrong
  • Delete your account and all associated data (within 30 days)
  • Opt out of notifications and analytics

Email privacy@viotaspace.com or use Settings → Privacy in the app.

Security

Our backend is Appwrite Pro. All connections are TLS-encrypted. We never store passwords — Google OAuth handles authentication. Every engineer with data access is background-checked and all queries are audit-logged.

Children

Viota Space is not for users under 16. If you believe a minor has signed up, email us and we’ll remove the account.

Contact us

IRENTE INVESTMENT LTD · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

hello@viotaspace.com · privacy@viotaspace.com