AFROREAD PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Gizuf Digital Service PLC, located at Arada Sub City, Woreda 01, House Number 009 F3/02, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards Your information when You use the AfroRead mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, You agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

  • Application -- The AfroRead mobile application.
  • Account -- A user account created to access the Service.
  • Personal Data -- Information that identifies or can reasonably identify an individual.
  • Usage Data -- Data collected automatically from use of the Service.
  • Service Provider -- Third parties that process data on Our behalf.
  • Carrier Billing -- Subscription billing processed via Ethio Telecom.
  • You -- The individual accessing or using the Service.

For GDPR purposes, the Company acts as the Data Controller.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Account credentials
  • Billing and subscription information
  • Address (if provided)
  • Customer support communications

We do not store full payment card details.

Carrier Billing Data (Ethio Telecom): If You subscribe via short code 9632, We and our telecom partners may process subscription status, phone number (MSISDN), billing confirmations, timestamps, and transaction reference identifiers solely to manage your subscription.

Usage Data includes IP address, device identifiers, browser type, pages visited, time and date of access, and diagnostic data.

Location Data may be collected with your permission and can be disabled in device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use Personal Data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Manage accounts and subscriptions
  • Process payments
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve functionality and security
  • Detect fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Marketing communications may be sent where permitted by law and can be opted out of.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

If You are in the EU/EEA, processing is based on consent, contract performance, legal obligation, legitimate interests, or protection of vital interests.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share information with Service Providers, Affiliates, telecom partners, during business transfers, when required by law, or with Your consent.

We do not sell Personal Data.

6. Data Retention

Personal Data is retained only as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and enforcement of agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in Ethiopia or other jurisdictions where our Service Providers operate, with appropriate safeguards.

8. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Users may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, withdrawal of consent, and may file complaints with authorities.

CCPA Users may request disclosure, deletion, and non-discrimination. We do not sell Personal Data.

Requests: support@afroreadapp.com

10. Delete Your Personal Data

You may request deletion by contacting Us. Certain data may be retained where legally required.

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

12. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

13. Payment Processing

Payments are processed via certified third-party providers or Ethio Telecom carrier billing.

14. Do Not Track

Our Service does not respond to browser DNT signals.

15. Ethiopian Data Protection Compliance

We process Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Personal Data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, collected for legitimate purposes, limited to necessary data, safeguarded appropriately, and retained only as required.

We cooperate with Ethiopian telecommunications operators and regulatory authorities as required by law.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will post updates with a revised date.

17. Contact Information

Gizuf Digital Service PLC
Arada Sub City, Woreda 01
House Number 009 F3/02
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: support@afroreadapp.com
Phone: +251 907 003 333
Website: https://afroreadapp.com