Privacy policy

Qwetu Food – Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 15, 2026

At Qwetu Food, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of our users, delivery partners, restaurant partners, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use the Qwetu Food application or our services.


1. Who We Are

Qwetu Food is a digital platform that allows users to:

  • discover restaurants

  • order meals

  • have food delivered to their location

  • track their orders in real time

The platform connects:

  • users

  • restaurant partners

  • independent delivery drivers


2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to anyone using Qwetu Food services, including:

  • application users

  • delivery drivers

  • restaurant partners

  • website visitors


3. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information in order to provide and improve our services.

3.1 Information Provided by Users

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

  • first and last name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • delivery address

  • profile photo (optional)


3.2 Order Information

When you place an order, we may collect:

  • selected restaurants

  • ordered items

  • order amount

  • order history

  • ratings and reviews


3.3 Payment Information

Payments may be processed by secure third-party payment providers.

This information may include:

  • credit or debit card details

  • mobile payment identifiers

  • billing information

Qwetu Food does not directly store complete banking information.


3.4 Location Data

With your permission, we may collect location data in order to:

  • find nearby restaurants

  • facilitate deliveries

  • optimize delivery routes


3.5 Technical Information

When you use the application, we may collect:

  • device type

  • operating system

  • IP address

  • application version

  • usage data


4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes.

Providing Services

  • account creation

  • order processing

  • delivery management

  • payment processing

Communication

  • order notifications

  • customer support

  • important service messages

Service Improvement

  • analyzing application usage

  • improving features

  • developing new services

Marketing

With your consent, we may send:

  • promotions

  • special offers

  • restaurant recommendations

You can unsubscribe at any time.


5. Data Sharing

We may share certain information with:

Restaurant Partners

To prepare and process your order.

Delivery Drivers

To deliver your order.

Service Providers

We work with service providers for:

  • server hosting

  • payment processing

  • data analytics

  • technical support

Legal Authorities

We may disclose information if required by law.


6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • provide our services

  • comply with legal obligations

  • resolve disputes

Data may be retained for a reasonable period depending on applicable legal requirements.


7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may:

  • access your personal data

  • correct your information

  • request deletion of your account

  • object to certain processing activities

  • withdraw your consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us.


8. Data Security

Qwetu Food implements technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:

  • unauthorized access

  • loss

  • alteration

  • disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.


9. Automated Decisions and Profiling

We may analyze certain data in order to:

  • recommend restaurants

  • display relevant promotions

  • improve the user experience

These analyses do not produce decisions that have legal effects on users.


10. Children's Privacy

Qwetu Food services are not intended for children under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


11. International Data Transfers

In some cases, data may be processed on servers located in different countries.

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.


12. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations.

Important changes will be communicated through the application or by email.


13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Qwetu Food
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Email:
support@qwetufood.com