Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

1. Disclaimer

Cheki Namba is a crowdsourced platform that allows users to report and check phone numbers suspected of being used in fraudulent activities, particularly mobile money scams in Tanzania.

All information on this platform, including reported phone numbers and descriptions of incidents, consists of user-generated content. Cheki Namba does not verify the accuracy, completeness, or truthfulness of any reports submitted by users.

We do not guarantee that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, or reliable. Users rely on the information at their own risk.

Cheki Namba, its founder, and operators shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or injury (financial or otherwise) arising from the use or reliance on any information available on this platform.

This platform is not a substitute for official law enforcement agencies. Reporting a number on Cheki Namba does not constitute an official police report. Users are encouraged to report serious fraud cases directly to the Police or relevant authorities (TCRA, etc.).

We reserve the right to remove or modify any content that violates our terms or appears to be false, malicious, or defamatory. Use of this platform is entirely at your own risk.

2. Privacy Policy

Cheki Namba ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, 2022 of Tanzania.

Information We Collect

• Phone numbers submitted for verification or reporting
• Descriptions of suspected fraudulent incidents (user-generated reports)
• Technical data such as IP address, device information, and browser type
• Supporting documents (e.g., screenshots) voluntarily uploaded by users

Purpose of Processing

• To provide a phone number verification and fraud reporting service
• To build a crowdsourced database of suspected fraudulent numbers for public safety
• To improve the security and functionality of our platform
• To prevent and combat mobile money fraud in Tanzania

Legal Basis for Processing

• Legitimate interest (protecting users from financial fraud)
• Consent (where applicable, especially for optional uploads)

Data Sharing

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with relevant stakeholders such as mobile network operators, banks, or regulatory bodies (e.g., TCRA) for fraud prevention. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Data Subject Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, withdraw consent, or object to processing. To exercise these rights contact us at: chekinamba@gmail.com

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure.

Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

3. Request Removal

If your number has been reported incorrectly or you have evidence that a report is false, you may request removal. We will review your request within 7 days.

4. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.