Privacy Policy.
How MECCO Ltd collects, uses, and safeguards the personal data of clients, candidates, and visitors across our digital and business operations.
- Last Updated
- 5 October 2025
- Policy Version
- 2.1
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania, East Africa
- Language
- English
01Information We Collect
We collect information primarily when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you fill out a contact form, submit a career application, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Personal Data
- Name and contact details
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company information
Career Data
- CVs and resumes
- Cover letters
- Employment history
- Professional references
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
02How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following legitimate business purposes:
2.1 Service Delivery
To respond to your inquiries and provide the requested services in a timely and professional manner.
2.2 Recruitment
To evaluate career applications and manage the recruitment process in line with our internal hiring policies.
2.3 Website Improvement
To maintain and improve the functionality, security and user experience of our website.
Legal BasisWe also process personal data where necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations in the United Republic of Tanzania.
03Data Sharing & Disclosure
Our CommitmentMECCO does NOT sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may disclose your information only to the following categories of recipients, under strict confidentiality:
Service Providers
- Website hosting partners
- Email communication services
- IT and security vendors
Legal Requirements
- Tanzanian law and regulation
- Court orders and subpoenas
- Governmental authorities
04Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal data held by MECCO, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Access & Portability
- View the data we hold
- Request a copy of your data
- Export in a portable format
Correction & Erasure
- Update inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw prior consent
How To ExerciseTo exercise any of these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@mecco.co.tz with a clear description of your request.
05Data Security & Retention
5.1 Security Measures
We apply SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, secure data storage with access controls, regular security audits, and ongoing staff training on data protection.
5.2 Data Retention
Retention Periods
- Contact inquiries: 2 years
- Career applications: 1 year
- Website analytics: 14 months
Legal Retention
- As mandated by Tanzanian law
- Tax and accounting records
- Contractual obligations
No Absolute GuaranteeWhile we implement industry-standard safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We continuously review our controls to reduce residual risk.
06Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage.
Essential
- Required for site functionality
- Session and security
- Cannot be disabled
Analytics
- Measure page performance
- Understand user journeys
- Improve user experience
Your ChoiceYou can manage or disable non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
07Contact & Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent website notice.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details provided below.
Privacy Support
Questions About Your Data?
Our Privacy Officer is available to clarify any aspect of this policy or help you exercise your data protection rights.
- Privacy Officer
- privacy@mecco.co.tz
+255 22 2860386 - Business Address
- MECCO Ltd, P.O. Box 720
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania