Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

DarTutors ("we", "us", "our") operates the Walimu Portal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when using our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Registration data: Full name, email address, phone number, and password (stored as a secure hash).
  • Profile data (teachers): Teaching qualifications, subjects, region preferences, years of experience, profile photo, CV, and cover letters.
  • School data: School name, type, region, contact details, logo, and job postings.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, search queries, job applications submitted, and browser/device information collected via server logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
  • To operate and maintain your account on the platform
  • To match teachers with relevant job opportunities
  • To send transactional emails (registration, application confirmations, password resets)
  • To notify schools of new teacher applications
  • To improve platform features and user experience
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions and prevent fraud
3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

  • With schools: When you apply for a job, the school receives your application details, CV, and cover letter.
  • With service providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g. email delivery) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
  • Legal obligations: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users.
4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your profile data and uploaded files will be permanently removed within 30 days. Application records associated with schools may be retained for up to 12 months for record-keeping purposes.

5. Cookies

We use session cookies to keep you logged in during your visit. No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some platform features may not function correctly.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including password hashing (bcrypt), CSRF protection, HTTPS encryption, and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. While we take security seriously, no system is entirely immune to risk.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information in your profile
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@mwalimu.dragonfinitysystems.com

8. Children's Privacy

Walimu Portal is intended for adult professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has registered on the platform, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact

For privacy concerns or data requests, please contact:
DarTutors — Walimu Portal
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
support@mwalimu.dragonfinitysystems.com