Mar 19, 2025

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Lomi – Habesha Community App Effective Date: March 19, 2025 Welcome to Lomi, a community-driven platform designed to help Ethiopian and Eritrean people connect, build friendships, and engage with their global diaspora. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Lomi mobile application ("App"). By using Lomi, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When registering and creating a profile on Lomi, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Date of birth
Gender
Profile picture and other images
Location information (city, state, country)
Interests, hobbies, and cultural preferences
Profile descriptions and community engagement details
Verification details (if required for security purposes, such as a government-issued ID)

1.2 Information We Automatically Collect

When you access or use Lomi, we may collect certain technical data automatically:

IP address
Device type, model, and unique identifiers
Operating system and app version
Usage logs, including activity timestamps and interactions with features

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you choose to sign in with third-party authentication providers (e.g., Google, Apple), we may receive basic profile information such as:

Name
Email
Profile picture

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information collected through the App for the following purposes:

Creating and managing your account
Facilitating connections within the Habesha community
Improving the App’s features, user experience, and engagement
Providing a personalized experience based on cultural and regional preferences
Ensuring security and verifying identities when necessary
Communicating with you, offering support, and responding to inquiries
Sending notifications about platform updates, events, and new features (you can opt-out anytime)
Complying with legal requirements and applicable regulations

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

3.1 With Other Users

Your public profile details (e.g., name, profile picture, interests, and general location) are visible to other users within the community.
You can control your profile settings to limit visibility.

3.2 With Service Providers

We may use third-party services (e.g., cloud storage, analytics, messaging services) to maintain and improve Lomi.
These providers have limited access to your data and are required to comply with data protection laws.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authorities.

🚨 Important: We do not sell or rent your personal data to third-party advertisers or marketing agencies.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, and loss. While we take reasonable precautions, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We encourage users to take personal security precautions, such as using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where possible.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed, except where legal retention requirements apply.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: Edit your profile information at any time.
Delete Account: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails and notifications.
Withdraw Consent: Stop using specific features or revoke permissions (e.g., location access).

To exercise these rights, use the in-app settings or contact our support team.

7. Children's Privacy

Lomi is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years old. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for removal.

8. International Data Transfers

Since Lomi serves the global Habesha community, your information may be processed in multiple countries. By using the App, you consent to the international transfer and storage of your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in this document with a new "Effective Date". If we make significant updates, we will notify you through: