DhubSME Technologies Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 7, 2025

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy explains how DhubSME Technologies ("DhubSME," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, processes, and protects your personal information when you use our platform and services. This policy applies to all users of DhubSME.com, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email, profile picture, and registration details

Business Information: Business name, type, location, and operational details

Product Data: Information about products, services, inventory, and pricing

Employee Data: Names, roles, and performance metrics

Financial Information: Sales data, expenses, revenue (payment cards processed by third parties)

Communication Data: Messages, support requests, and feedback

Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: Platform interactions, features used, time spent, navigation patterns

Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

Location Data: General location based on IP address (no precise GPS)

Cookies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision: Provide, maintain, and improve our platform

Account Management: Create accounts, authenticate users, provide support

Business Analytics: Generate insights, reports, and analytics

Payment Processing: Process subscriptions and manage billing

Communication: Respond to inquiries and send service updates

Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Product Development: Improve features using aggregated, anonymized data

Legal Basis for Processing

Contract Performance: To provide subscribed services

Legitimate Interests: Service improvement, security, business operations

Consent: Where you've explicitly agreed to specific processing

Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in these circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (hosting, payments, analytics)

Business Transfers: Mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with notice)

Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights/safety

Consent: With your explicit permission for specific purposes

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

International Data Transfers: Your information may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

• Maintain legitimate business records

When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

Access: Request information about data we hold

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

Deletion: Request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

Portability: Request data in structured format

Restriction: Request processing limitations

Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where applicable

Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures:

Encryption: SSL/TLS in transit, industry-standard at rest

Access Controls: Strict limits on information access

Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates

Employee Training: Data protection and security practices

Incident Response: Procedures for security incident handling

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies & Tracking

• Maintain login sessions and preferences

• Analyze platform usage and performance

• Improve user experience and functionality

• Provide security features and prevent fraud

Control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling may affect functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Services: Our platform may link to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This policy doesn't apply to such third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy: We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be posted with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

Regional Specific Information

EU Residents (GDPR):

You have additional rights including lodging complaints with your local data protection authority.

California Residents (CCPA):

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share. Right to opt out of sales (we don't sell data).

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights? Contact us:

For privacy-related requests, please allow up to 30 days for a complete response.