Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
TopTayo ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website toptayo.com and provides mobile applications and API services for internet data and airtime top-up, as well as shopping and e-commerce services through TopTayo Shop. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our services.
2. Information We Don't Collect
Our service is designed with privacy in mind. Users can access many TopTayo services, including browsing products and purchasing data or airtime, without creating an account.
- We do not require account registration for basic TopTayo services
- We do not collect unnecessary personal information
- We do not sell personal information to advertisers or other third parties
- We do not use personal information for unrelated advertising purposes
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Device Information
To provide notifications about transactions, orders, and service updates, we may collect non-sensitive device information, including:
- Device brand
- Model name
- Device year class
- Operating system version
- Push notification token
This information is used to operate the application, improve compatibility, and deliver notifications to your device.
3.2 Top-Up Transaction Information
When you purchase internet data, airtime, or another supported telecom service, we may collect:
- Mobile number used for service delivery
- Transaction amount
- Selected telecom provider
- Service or package selected
- Payment method
- Transaction status
- Transaction timestamp
3.3 Shopping and Order Information
When you place an order through TopTayo Shop, we may collect information necessary to process and fulfill your order, including:
- Customer name, when provided
- Phone number or contact information
- Products ordered
- Selected product options such as size and color
- Product quantity
- Order amount
- Payment method
- Payment status
- Order status
- Order date and time
- Delivery or location information, when required to fulfill an order
Shopping information is collected only as necessary to process, manage, support, and fulfill your order.
3.4 Optional Registration
Users can optionally create a free account to access additional features such as referrals and other account-based services. Registration is voluntary and is not required for basic TopTayo services.
When you register, we may collect the following information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Password stored using secure password protection methods
3.5 Administrative Access
Authorized administrative users may have access to information necessary to manage TopTayo services, transactions, orders, customer support, and system operations.
- Administrative login credentials
- Administrative activity logs
- Transaction management information
- Order management information
3.6 API Users
For developers, businesses, and resellers using our API, we may collect:
- API key and account identifiers
- Developer or business contact information
- API usage statistics
- Transaction logs
- Technical logs required to operate and secure the API
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information only as necessary to provide, operate, secure, and improve TopTayo services.
- Process and deliver internet data and airtime top-ups
- Process and manage shopping orders
- Confirm transactions and payments
- Fulfill customer orders
- Contact customers regarding their transactions or orders
- Arrange delivery or product collection when applicable
- Send transaction, order, and service notifications
- Maintain application and service functionality
- Provide customer support
- Prevent fraud, misuse, and abuse
- Improve application performance and reliability
- Generate aggregated or anonymous usage statistics
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
5. Payments
TopTayo supports local payment methods for eligible transactions and shopping orders. Information related to a payment may be used to verify whether a transaction or order has been paid successfully.
We only use payment-related information as necessary to confirm, process, reconcile, support, and protect transactions and orders.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect account information, transaction data, shopping information, device information, and other information processed by TopTayo.
Communications between supported TopTayo applications and our services are protected using industry-standard encrypted communication protocols where applicable.
While we take reasonable measures to protect information, no electronic system or method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Data Storage and Processing
- Information is stored and processed only for legitimate business, operational, security, and legal purposes
- We maintain transaction and order records for operational, accounting, fraud prevention, support, and legal purposes when required
- We limit access to information to authorized personnel and systems that require it
- We do not sell user personal information
8. Service Providers and Third Parties
TopTayo may use trusted service providers where necessary to operate the application and provide our services. These may include infrastructure providers, notification services, telecom providers, payment services, and other providers required to complete a transaction or order.
We only provide information that is reasonably necessary for these providers to perform the relevant service. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Certain transaction, order, payment, security, accounting, or operational records may be retained for longer periods when required for legal compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, accounting, or other legitimate business purposes.
10. User Rights
Subject to applicable requirements, you may:
- Use basic TopTayo services without creating an account
- Request information about your transactions or orders
- Request correction of inaccurate account information
- Request deletion of an eligible TopTayo account
- Contact us with questions about information associated with your use of TopTayo
11. Account and Data Deletion
Users who create an account with TopTayo have the right to request deletion of their account and associated eligible personal data.
Account deletion can be requested directly from within the TopTayo mobile application by navigating to the dashboard and selecting the Delete Account option. Users will be asked to confirm their request before the deletion process begins.
Once a deletion request is confirmed, the account and associated eligible personal data will enter a deletion process. Eligible data will normally be permanently deleted within 5 days.
Information eligible for deletion may include:
- Account information
- Associated device identifiers
- Personal and contact details associated with the account
Certain transaction, shopping order, payment, fraud prevention, accounting, security, or regulatory records may be retained when necessary or required by law. Any retained information will continue to be protected and will not be used for unrelated purposes.
Users who are unable to access the app may also request account and data deletion by contacting us at:hello@toptayo.com
12. Children's Privacy
TopTayo services are intended for general users purchasing supported services and products. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection would require parental or guardian consent under applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to TopTayo inappropriately, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to TopTayo services, including new features, products, technology, operational practices, or legal requirements.
Updated versions of this Privacy Policy will be published on our website at toptayo.com with an updated effective date.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact us:
- Email: hello@toptayo.com
- Phone: +252 (770) 022-200
- Website: https://toptayo.com