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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 3, 2025
Privacy Sections
1. Who we are 2. Data we collect 3. How we use data 4. Data Sharing 5. Your Privacy Rights 6. Cookies 7. Security Measures

1. Who we are & Scope

Sebu.co.ke is operated by Sebu Kenya, based in Mombasa, Kenya. This policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you use our marketplace platform.

2. Data we collect

To provide a functional marketplace, we collect the following types of information:

Account Details M-Pesa Transaction Refs Device IP Approximate Location Chat Messages
  • Account & Profile: Name, email, phone number, and password hashes.
  • Social Auth: Public profile data from Google or Facebook if you use social login.
  • Interactions: Ad details, favorites, and reviews you post.
  • Technical Data: Browser type, referral sources, and platform usage patterns.

3. How we use data

Your data is processed based on necessity for the performance of our services, specifically for:

  • Facilitating account creation and Ad postings.
  • Improving search results and category recommendations.
  • Sending security alerts and essential policy updates.
  • Preventing fraudulent listings and protecting the community.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, payment processors (M-Pesa), and email delivery services.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by Kenyan law to protect rights or safety.
  • Other Users: Your chosen contact information is visible to others only as part of your public Ads.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access
Correct
Delete
Object

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our data officer at info@sebu.co.ke.

6. Cookies Policy

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and analytics cookies to understand site performance. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings, though some features may require cookies to function correctly.

7. Security & Contact

We implement industry-standard encryption and security protocols to protect your data. However, no internet-based platform is 100% secure.

Contact Information

Sebu Kenya

Mombasa, Kenya

info@sebu.co.ke

0110 773 463