Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
1. Who We Are
ZListings is a Zimbabwe-focused digital discovery platform designed to help users find trusted places to stay, eat, explore, and access local services across Zimbabwe.
Website:
https://zlistings.online
ZListings is a product of Bronix Technologies, a Zimbabwe-based technology company.
We act as a data controller in terms of the Data Protection Act [Chapter 11:22] of Zimbabwe.
2. Purpose of This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how ZListings collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in compliance with Zimbabwe’s Data Protection Act No. 5 of 2021, administered by POTRAZ Data Protection Act 5 of 2021.
3. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary, relevant, and lawful, including:
When you contact us or submit a listing:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (including WhatsApp contact)
- Business details voluntarily provided
- Message content
Automatically collected information:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interaction data (for analytics and security)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and consented to.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Onboarding and managing business listings
- Enabling customer contact with listed businesses
- Improving platform performance and user experience
- Security, fraud prevention, and system integrity
We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal information is processed in accordance with:
- User consent
- Legitimate platform operations
- Legal and regulatory obligations under Zimbabwean law Data Protection Act 5 of 2021
6. Comments
If visitors leave comments:
- Data shown in the comment form is collected
- IP address and browser user agent may be used for spam detection
An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with Gravatar.
Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
7. Media Uploads
If you upload images (for listings or enquiries):
- Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
- Visitors may extract location data from publicly displayed images
8. Cookies
ZListings uses cookies to enhance user experience.
Cookies may include:
- Comment form convenience cookies (stored for up to one year)
- Temporary cookies to test browser compatibility
- Login and session cookies (where applicable)
Cookies do not store sensitive personal information.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages may include embedded content (e.g. Google Maps, videos).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
ZListings is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
10. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Data may be shared only with:
- Security and spam detection services
- Hosting or infrastructure providers (for platform operation)
- Authorities where legally required
All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate data protection standards.
11. Data Retention
- Enquiries are retained only as long as necessary to respond or onboard
- Listing data remains active while the listing is live
- Comments and metadata are retained for moderation and continuity
- Data may be retained longer where required by law or for security reasons
12. Your Rights (Data Subjects)
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to certain forms of processing
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
13. Data Security
We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or misuse
- Alteration or destruction
14. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where data is processed or stored outside Zimbabwe (e.g. hosting services), we ensure reasonable safeguards consistent with the Data Protection Act Data Protection Act 5 of 2021.
15. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version will always be available on this website.
16. Contact Information
For privacy or data-related enquiries:
Bronix Technologies
Email: info@bronixtechnologies.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +263 772 827 991
Location: Zimbabwe