Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

ModaLink ("we", "us", or "our") operates the ModaLink platform, including our website at modalink.co.tz and the ModaLink mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • WhatsApp number (for designers)
  • Profile photo (for designers)
  • Location/city
  • Business information (brand name, specialties, bio)

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, designs viewed, search queries, and feature usage.

Device Information

We collect device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To connect customers with designers
  • To display designer profiles and portfolios publicly
  • To process and manage your account
  • To send important notifications about your account
  • To improve our Service through analytics
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these cases:

  • Public profiles: Designer profiles (name, brand, location, portfolio, reviews) are publicly visible to help customers find them.
  • Communication: When you contact a designer via WhatsApp or phone, your communication is between you and the designer directly.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Service providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our Service (hosting, analytics).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you our Service. You can request deletion of your account and data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format

8. Cookies

We use local storage and session tokens to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: