Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 22, 2025

Last Updated: July 21, 2025

At HypeLink, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

This Privacy Policy explains how HypeLink (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile app and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Location Data (real-time GPS)
• Photos and Profile Images (future feature)
• Device and usage data (e.g. app version, model, OS)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To personalize your experience within the app
• To provide navigation and local recommendations
• To track and notify you about upcoming events near your location
• To store your saved favourites and preferences
• To improve app performance and user support

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your personal data in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act of Zimbabwe and other applicable African privacy regulations. Your consent is obtained before collecting any sensitive or location-based data.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g. analytics or cloud hosting providers) under strict confidentiality agreements, only when necessary to provide core services.

We may disclose data to regulatory authorities or law enforcement if required by law.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored on secure servers. We use encryption, access controls, and other industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Your data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the information we hold about you
• Update or correct your personal details
• You may control or opt out of push notifications at any time through your device settings
• Withdraw consent at any time by deleting the app
• Delete your account and data at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at hypelink-support@hamandishe.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as your account is active or as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion at any time (see above).

8. Children’s Privacy

HypeLink is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 without verified parental consent.

9. International Users

Be aware that your information may be processed and stored in servers located in or outside your country, including in jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection as your own.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and notifying you in the app or email.

Location Permissions

HypeLink only accesses your location:

• When the app is actively in use
• To find nearby places and verify check-ins

We do not collect location data in the background. You may revoke location access at any time in your device settings.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: hypelink-support@hamandishe.com

Thank you for trusting HypeLink.