Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/06/2026 · mewa · www.joinmewa.com

1. Introduction

mewa is committed to protecting your personal data. This Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and how you can exercise your rights.

2. Data Collected

Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit duration, device used.

Upon registration (Businesses): Company name, representative name, professional email, phone number, industry, country.

Upon registration (Creators): First and last name, email, phone number, social media handles, follower count, niche, country.

During collaborations: Transaction amounts, collaboration history, delivered content, reviews.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with Senegalese Law No. 2013-06, mewa processes your data on the following grounds:

  • Performance of a contract: matchmaking, collaboration management, payments
  • Consent: sending marketing offers (you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • Legitimate interest: service improvement, fraud prevention
  • Legal obligation: retention of fiscal data

4. Use of Data

PurposeData concerned
Account creation and managementRegistration data
MatchmakingProfile, niche, followers
Collaboration and payment managementTransaction data
Communication (support, notifications)Email, phone
Platform improvementBrowsing data
Fraud preventionConnection data, history

5. Data Sharing

mewa does not sell or rent your data to third parties. Your data may be shared with: Businesses or Creators for matchmaking purposes, technical service providers (hosting, payment), and legal authorities when required by law.

6. Data Transfers

Your data is hosted on servers located in the United States (Netlify). By using our Platform, you consent to this transfer. All our sub-processors maintain appropriate security safeguards.

7. Retention Periods

Data typeRetention period
Inactive account data3 years after last login
Collaboration data5 years (tax obligation)
Browsing data (cookies)Maximum 13 months
Deletion requestsProcessed within 30 days

8. Your Rights

In accordance with Senegalese Law No. 2013-06, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: to know what data we hold about you
  • Right of rectification: to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: to request deletion of your data
  • Right to object: to object to processing for marketing purposes
  • Right to portability: to receive your data in a readable format

To exercise your rights: privacy@joinmewa.com. Response within 30 days.

9. Cookies

TypePurposeConsent required
Essential cookiesSite functionalityNo (automatic)
Analytics cookiesAudience measurementYes
Marketing cookiesPersonalised advertisingYes

10. Security

mewa implements technical security measures including encryption of sensitive data, restricted data access, secure authentication, and regular backups.

11. Changes

mewa reserves the right to modify this Policy. Any changes will be published on this page. Users will be notified by email in the event of a material change.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Alexia Muhire

Email: dpo@joinmewa.com

WhatsApp: +221 78 796 28 36 · Dakar, Senegal