Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 27, 2026

At Mengir, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices for the Mengir platform, which connects Ethiopian and Eritrean communities through business listings, property sales, events, and community features.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information

  Name, email address, profile photo, and authentication credentials when you create an account.

• Listing and Event Content

  Business details, property information, event descriptions, photos, pricing, and contact information you provide when creating listings or events.

• AI-Generated Content

  Descriptions and prompts you provide to our AI content generation features, along with the resulting generated content.

• Communications

  Messages sent through our platform, support tickets, and feedback you submit.

• Payment Information

  Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Usage Data

  IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with our platform.

• Location Data

  General location based on IP address to provide relevant local content and listings.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies

  Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies, and analytics cookies to improve our services.

• Provide and Improve Services

  To operate the platform, process transactions, and enhance user experience.

• AI Content Generation

  To generate listing and event content based on your descriptions. Your prompts may be used to improve our AI models, but we do not share identifiable information with AI providers.

• Communications

  To send service updates, respond to inquiries, and deliver notifications you've requested.

• Safety and Security

  To detect fraud, enforce our terms, and protect users and the platform.

• Analytics

  To understand usage patterns and improve our services.

• Legal Compliance

  To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent

  When you explicitly authorize sharing, such as when contacting a listing owner.

• Service Providers

  With trusted partners who help operate our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, AWS for hosting, OpenAI for AI features). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Public Content

  Listings, events, and community posts you create are publicly visible to all users.

• Legal Requirements

  When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.

• Business Transfers

  In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Essential Cookies

  Required for authentication, security, and basic platform functionality.

• Preference Cookies

  Remember your settings, language preferences, and theme choices.

• Analytics Cookies

  Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve services.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access and Portability

  Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

• Correction

  Update or correct inaccurate personal information.

• Deletion

  Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

• Opt-Out

  Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

• Restrict Processing

  Request limitations on how we use your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption

  Data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.

• Access Controls

  Strict access controls and authentication for our systems.

• Regular Audits

  Periodic security assessments and monitoring.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or legitimate business purposes for up to 3 years.

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us: