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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 17 June 2026

Meiwa (Pty) Ltd ("Meiwa", "Timp", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how Timp collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you use the Timp platform, website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Platform").

By creating an account or using Timp, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Provided by All Users

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Institution or university name
  • Faculty or department information
  • Account preferences
  • Acceptance of Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
  • Communications with support

1.2 Information Provided by Timpers

To verify eligibility and improve marketplace trust, Timpers may be required to provide:

  • Student number
  • Student identification card
  • Selfie photograph
  • Verification selfie containing the student card
  • Service descriptions
  • Listings and pricing information
  • Assignment history
  • Ratings and reviews

1.3 Information Provided by Seekers

Seekers may provide:

  • Assignment instructions
  • Project descriptions
  • Uploaded reference files
  • Preferred output formats
  • Reviews and ratings

1.4 Assignment and Submission Data

When using Timp, we may collect:

  • Assignment titles
  • Assignment descriptions
  • Assignment deadlines
  • Submitted files
  • File download information
  • Service completion records
  • Transaction records related to assignments

1.5 Location Information

Location tracking is optional. If a Timper enables location tracking, Timp may collect and process location information while that Timper is online and actively working through the Platform.

This information may be displayed to Seekers to provide transparency regarding active service providers.

Location information may include:

  • Latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Last known update time
  • Online availability status

1.6 Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect:

  • Device type
  • Operating system information
  • App version
  • IP address
  • Firebase identifiers
  • Push notification tokens
  • Error and diagnostic information

1.7 Payment Information

Payments are processed through Paystack and other authorized payment providers.

Timp does not store full card numbers or complete banking credentials.

We may store:

  • Transaction references
  • Payment status information
  • Withdrawal records
  • Wallet balances
  • Commission records

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate the Platform
  • Verify Timper eligibility
  • Match Seekers with Timpers
  • Process payments and withdrawals
  • Resolve disputes
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve Platform performance
  • Provide customer support
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Location Tracking

Location tracking is optional. Timpers may enable or disable location tracking at any time through the Platform.

When location tracking is enabled, your location may be visible to Seekers while you are marked as available or working on a Timp.

When location tracking is disabled, no location data will be collected or shared.

When enabled, location tracking is used for:

  • Service transparency
  • Trust and safety
  • Fraud prevention
  • Operational support

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

Seekers

Seekers may receive:

  • Timper name
  • Institution
  • Faculty
  • Ratings
  • Service information
  • Availability information
  • Location information, only if the Timper has enabled location tracking

Timpers

Timpers may receive:

  • Seeker name
  • Assignment information
  • Uploaded files necessary to complete the service

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted providers including:

  • Firebase
  • Paystack
  • Google services used by the Platform
  • Notification service providers

Information is shared only to the extent necessary to provide Platform functionality.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, regulatory authority, or governmental request.

5. Storage and Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse.

Data may be stored using cloud infrastructure and service providers located in various jurisdictions.

While we take reasonable precautions, no electronic storage or transmission system is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate the Platform
  • Maintain transaction records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect fraud and abuse

Verification information may be retained after account closure where required for legal, security, fraud prevention, or compliance purposes.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, users may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information
  • Restriction of processing
  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable

Some information may be retained where legally required or necessary for legitimate business purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Timp is intended only for users aged 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 18 years of age.

If we become aware that a minor has created an account, we may remove the account and associated information.

9. International Data Transfers

Our service providers may process information in countries outside South Africa.

By using Timp, you consent to such transfers where necessary for Platform operation.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be posted within the Platform.

Continued use of Timp after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, complaints, or privacy concerns:

WhatsApp: Text us

Operator:
Meiwa (Pty) Ltd

By using Timp, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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