Effective Date: 1st June 2025
At GariPesa, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website and services. By accessing GariPesa (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Please read this document carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities regarding your data.
When you use GariPesa, we collect various types of information, including:
When you register or contact us, we may collect the following:
Full Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Physical Address (optional)
Government-issued ID (when required for verification)
To post a vehicle for sale, we collect:
Vehicle details (make, model, year, mileage, condition, etc.)
Photos of the vehicle
Location of the vehicle
Price
We collect data about your interactions with the platform, including:
Pages visited
Listings viewed
Time spent on the site
Search queries
Clicks and navigation behavior
Automatically collected when you access the platform:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and OS
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To operate and improve our website: Customizing your user experience, troubleshooting issues, and improving functionality.
To facilitate vehicle sales: Allowing buyers and sellers to communicate and transact through our platform.
To ensure security: Monitoring suspicious activity and enforcing our Terms of Service.
To verify user identities: Ensuring the legitimacy of listings and protecting users from fraud.
To provide customer support: Responding to inquiries, requests, or complaints.
To send updates and promotions: With your consent, we may email you about new features, promotions, or tips on buying/selling cars.
To comply with legal obligations: Sharing data with law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:
When you post a car or contact a seller, your contact details (such as your phone number or email) may be visible to facilitate communication between parties.
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers that help us run the platform (e.g., web hosting, customer support tools, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
We may disclose your data if required to:
Comply with a legal obligation
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or illegal activity
Respond to lawful requests by public authorities
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to the same privacy protections.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
Provide the services you’ve requested
Comply with our legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
As a user of GariPesa, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You can access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings.
You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us. We will comply unless we have a legitimate legal reason to retain the data.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails or notifications at any time using the link provided in the message.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the site.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our platform. These are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, track site usage, and deliver personalized content.
We may use:
Session cookies (expire after you leave the site)
Persistent cookies (remain until you delete them)
Third-party cookies (e.g., for analytics or advertisements)
You can manage your cookie settings in your browser or device preferences.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include:
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
Firewalls and anti-malware protections
Access controls for sensitive information
Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. Please keep your password safe and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
GariPesa is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
While GariPesa is based in Tanzania, some of our service providers may operate in other jurisdictions. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside of Tanzania where necessary, subject to appropriate safeguards.
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., insurance providers, vehicle financing services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before sharing your data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Major changes will be communicated via email or a notice on the website. Your continued use of GariPesa after changes means you accept the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
GariPesa Customer Support
Email: info@garipesa.co.tz
Phone: +255-673-970-512
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Thank you for using GariPesa. Your trust and privacy are important to us.