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Yellow Page Tanzania

At Yellow Page Tanzania, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal and business information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a business listing, contact us, advertise with us, or use our online directory services.

By using Yellow Page Tanzania, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. About Yellow Page Tanzania

Yellow Page Tanzania is an online business directory that helps users find businesses, companies, service providers, professionals, organizations, products, services, contacts, locations, and business information across Tanzania.

Our platform allows businesses to submit profiles, share contact details, promote services, and improve their online visibility.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information depending on how you use our website and services.

Type of Information Examples
Business Information Business name, category, description, address, phone number, email, website, logo, photos, services, and opening hours
Personal Contact Information Name, email address, phone number, job title, and communication details
Listing Information Business profile content, service details, location, social media links, and promotional content
Payment Information Payment confirmation details where paid listings or advertising services are used
Website Usage Information IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the website, and general usage activity
Communication Information Messages, inquiries, complaints, corrections, and support requests sent to us

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Visit or browse our website
  • Submit a business listing
  • Update or claim a business profile
  • Contact us through forms, email, phone, or WhatsApp
  • Request advertising or promotional services
  • Subscribe to updates or newsletters
  • Submit reviews, feedback, corrections, or complaints
  • Interact with our website features, forms, or services

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to operate, manage, and improve Yellow Page Tanzania.

Purpose How Information Is Used
Business Listings To publish and display business profiles on our directory
User Support To respond to inquiries, complaints, corrections, and service requests
Advertising Services To manage sponsored listings, banner ads, featured profiles, and promotions
Verification To confirm business details and reduce false or misleading listings
Website Improvement To understand user activity and improve website performance
Communication To send updates, service notices, listing confirmations, or support replies
Security To prevent fraud, spam, abuse, unauthorized access, and harmful activity
Legal Compliance To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests

5. Public Business Information

Business information submitted to Yellow Page Tanzania may be displayed publicly on our website. This may include:

  • Business name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Website
  • Physical address
  • Service area
  • Business category
  • Business description
  • Logo and images
  • Services offered
  • Opening hours
  • Social media links

If you submit business information, you understand that users may view, contact, share, or use that information to reach your business.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties. However, we may share or display information in the following cases:

Situation Explanation
Public Directory Listings Business profile details are displayed publicly for directory users
Service Providers We may use trusted service providers for hosting, security, analytics, communication, or payment support
Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, court order, or government authority
Protection of Rights We may share information to protect our website, users, business, security, or legal rights
Business Transfers Information may be transferred if Yellow Page Tanzania is merged, sold, reorganized, or transferred

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Yellow Page Tanzania may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze website performance, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our platform.

Cookies may help us:

  • Improve website speed and functionality
  • Understand popular pages and user behavior
  • Support advertising and analytics
  • Prevent spam and security risks
  • Improve search and listing features

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, businesses, advertisers, social media pages, payment providers, or external services. These websites operate independently from Yellow Page Tanzania.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, policies, services, or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of external websites before sharing personal information.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted to Yellow Page Tanzania from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

  • Secure website hosting
  • Access control
  • Spam protection
  • Regular monitoring
  • Data backup practices
  • Limited access to sensitive information

However, no online platform can guarantee complete security. Users are responsible for sharing information carefully and keeping their own account or communication details secure.

10. Data Retention

We may keep personal and business information for as long as necessary to provide our services, manage listings, respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and maintain business records.

Business listings may remain visible on our website until they are updated, removed, suspended, or deleted according to our policies.

11. User Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws and the nature of your request, you may contact us to:

  • Update your business information
  • Correct inaccurate details
  • Request removal of a business listing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request deletion of certain personal information
  • Ask questions about how your information is used
  • Report unauthorized or incorrect business information

We may need to verify your identity or authority before making changes to a business profile.

12. Business Listing Updates and Removal

If you own or represent a listed business, you may request correction, update, or removal of your business information. We may require proof that you are authorized to manage the business listing.

Yellow Page Tanzania reserves the right to keep certain records where required for legal, security, fraud prevention, or administrative purposes.

13. Children’s Privacy

Yellow Page Tanzania is intended for business and general public use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal information without proper consent, we may delete that information.

14. Advertising and Analytics

We may use advertising and analytics tools to understand website traffic, improve our services, and provide relevant promotional opportunities to businesses.

These tools may collect general information such as device type, browser, approximate location, pages visited, and user interaction. This information helps us improve website performance and business visibility services.

15. Email, Phone, and WhatsApp Communication

When you contact Yellow Page Tanzania by email, phone, WhatsApp, or contact form, we may use your details to respond to your request, provide support, confirm listing details, or communicate about our services.

We may also contact listed businesses to verify information, update profiles, or discuss listing and advertising options.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Yellow Page Tanzania may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after updates means you accept the revised policy.

17. Contact Us

For questions, listing updates, privacy requests, corrections, or complaints, please contact us:

Contact Method Details
Email info@yellowpage.co.tz
Phone +255 741 282 828