Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

01. Introduction

Moskitoss is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our community mosquito monitoring platform and services.

02. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Location data (region, district, village)
  • Account credentials
  • Profile information

2.2 Collection Data

When you contribute to mosquito monitoring, we collect:

  • GPS coordinates of collection sites
  • Mosquito specimen data and photographs
  • Collection dates and times
  • Environmental observations

2.3 Device Information

We may automatically collect device information including browser type, operating system, and usage patterns to improve our services.

03. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Managing your account and providing our services
  • Processing and validating collection data
  • Generating reports for public health authorities
  • Research and analysis to improve vector control strategies
  • Communicating with you about the program
  • Improving our platform and services

04. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Health Authorities

Aggregated and anonymized collection data is shared with local and national health authorities for vector control planning

Research Partners

Anonymized data may be used for research purposes

Service Providers

Third-party services that help us operate our platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

05. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of Message over the internet is 100% secure.

06. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of certain communications
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

07. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email dmsaky@ihi.or.tz
Phone +255 623 202 313
Location Ifakara, Tanzania