Welcome to portal.tz. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services.
1. Who We Are
Portal.tz is an independent online directory that provides curated links to important Tanzanian websites, including government, education, and private sector portals. We are not affiliated with or operated by any government institution.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information when users interact with certain features of our website:
a) User Reporting Form
When users report a broken link or issue, we collect:
Name
Email address
Description of the issue
b) User Reviews and Ratings
To help others assess the usefulness of linked portals, users may leave a review and rating. For this, we collect:
Name
Email address
Rating
Review text
c) Cookies and IP Tracking
To maintain the integrity of our rating system, we use:
Cookies to prevent multiple ratings from the same device.
IP addresses to detect and block duplicate submissions.
d) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, certain data is collected automatically:
Browser type and version
IP address
Device type
Time of access
This data is anonymized and used to monitor and improve site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Process and display user reviews and ratings.
Monitor and resolve issues reported through the reporting form.
Prevent abuse of our rating system.
Improve user experience on Portal.tz.
Display personalized advertisements through Google Ads.
4. Google Ads and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display ads on our site. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve relevant ads based on your interests. For more information on how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You may opt-out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ads Settings.
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We store user-submitted information securely and do not share it with third parties without consent.
All personal data is stored in a secure environment with restricted access.
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your data
Correct or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Report misuse or concerns via our contact page
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies Policy
By using Portal.tz, you agree to our use of cookies for:
Functional purposes (e.g., remembering your rating session)
Analytics
Advertising personalization (via Google Ads)
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
8. Children’s Privacy
Portal.tz is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of any such data, it will be deleted promptly.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +255 123 456 789
Last Updated: May 4, 2025