Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Lokolaka Technologies (“Lokolaka” “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the “App”).

Lokolaka is a product discovery application that helps users find the best offers and deals from local stores. Our company is based in Lusaka, Zambia.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not require users to create an account to use the App, and we do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personal information automatically, including but not limited to:

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system version
  • App usage statistics
  • Approximate location (city or region level)

This information is used to improve app performance and user experience.

2. Advertising and Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the App.

AdMob may collect and use information such as:

  • Device identifiers (including the Advertising ID)
  • App usage data
  • IP address (for fraud prevention and ad delivery)

This information helps serve relevant and personalized ads.

You can learn more about how Google uses data from apps that use its services here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

3. Advertising ID

Our App uses the Advertising ID provided by Google Play Services for:

  • Advertising
  • Analytics and ad performance measurement

Users can reset or limit the use of the Advertising ID at any time through their Android device settings.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve app functionality and performance
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Analyze usage trends
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share non-personal information with trusted third-party services such as:

  • Google AdMob
  • Analytics providers

These third parties are required to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.

8. Your Privacy Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of personalized ads via your Android device settings
  • Clear app data or uninstall the App at any time

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App or on our website. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Company: Lokolaka Technologies
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Email: support@lokolaka.com