Welcome to Mogadishu Traffic. This app helps people in Mogadishu view live road
conditions, report traffic status, and stay informed about road activity.
Your trust matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we
collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
I. Scope of Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Guest users browsing road information
Registered users signed in with Google or reporter accounts
Traffic reporters who submit or update road status
It covers information collected through the Mogadishu Traffic mobile application
and related backend services.
II. Information We Collect
1. Account Information
Full name
Email address
Profile image (if provided by your sign-in provider)
Phone number and address (if provided)
User type (for example: user or reporter)
2. Location Information
Approximate or precise device location when you allow location permission
Coordinates used to help identify nearby roads or place a road report
3. Road Report Information
Selected traffic status
Optional notes about road conditions
Optional photo evidence captured with your camera
Timestamp and related report metadata
4. Device & Notification Information
Push notification token (FCM) when notifications are enabled
App version and basic device/platform details needed for updates and support
5. Usage Information
Roads you view or interact with in the app
Basic in-app actions needed to operate and improve the service
III. How We Use Your Information
Create and manage your account
Display live and historical road status across Mogadishu
Accept, review, and publish road reports
Attach optional photo evidence to new road reports
Send important alerts and service notifications
Improve map accuracy, performance, and user experience
Prevent abuse, spam, and fraudulent reports
Provide customer support and respond to account requests
Mogadishu Traffic will never sell your personal information.
IV. Permissions We May Request
Location — to show nearby roads and support location-based reporting
Camera — to capture optional photo evidence for new road reports
Notifications — to send traffic updates and important alerts
You can allow or deny these permissions in your device settings. Some features
may not work fully if a required permission is denied.
V. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except:
When required by law or legal process
To protect the safety, rights, or integrity of users and the service
With service providers who help us operate the app (for example hosting, maps, authentication, or notifications), under appropriate safeguards
When you choose to publish a report, related road status details may be visible to other users of the app
With your consent
VI. Photo Evidence
Photo capture is optional for new road reports
Photos should only show road or traffic conditions
Do not upload images that invade privacy, contain sensitive personal content, or violate the law
We may remove photos or reports that are misleading, abusive, or unsafe
VII. Data Security
Encrypted connections (HTTPS) where supported
Authenticated access for protected account actions
Access controls for sensitive systems and data
Secure hosting practices for app backend services
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable
measures to protect your information.
VIII. Data Retention
We keep account and report information for as long as needed to provide the
service, improve road accuracy, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize personal account data
according to our deletion process, except where retention is required by law
or for legitimate operational reasons (for example, abuse prevention).
IX. Your Rights
Access the personal data associated with your account
Request correction of inaccurate information
Delete your account from within the app
Withdraw consent for optional permissions such as camera, location, or notifications
X. Children's Privacy
Mogadishu Traffic is intended for users aged 13 and above (or the minimum age
required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information
from children below that age.
XI. Third-Party Services
The app may use trusted third-party services to support authentication, maps,
analytics needed for reliability, and push notifications. Those providers process
data only as needed to deliver their services.
XII. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary. When we make material changes,
we will update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of Mogadishu Traffic after
an update means you accept the revised policy.
XIII. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us: