Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 14, 2025
DwellaVista (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use our services. It also explains how we comply with Google AdSense policies, including child-directed content and ad-serving protections for teens.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information (if you provide it): name, email address, phone number, or any details submitted via forms or subscriptions.
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Non-Personal Information: browser type, device information, IP address, cookies, pages visited, time spent on our site, and general analytics.
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User Content: comments, feedback, or messages submitted through our website or social platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide and improve our content, services, and user experience.
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Respond to inquiries, comments, or requests.
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Send newsletters, updates, or promotional material (only if you opt in).
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Monitor traffic, site performance, and usage trends.
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Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activity.
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Comply with legal obligations and Google AdSense policies.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences and site settings.
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Analyze site usage and traffic trends.
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Serve relevant content and ads, including interest-based advertising (unless opted out).
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly. For information on opting out of Google’s interest-based advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
4. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. We may share limited data with:
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Service Providers: trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing tools) that help us operate our website.
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Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
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Advertising Partners: for displaying ads, including Google AdSense. Cookies and tracking technologies may be used for ad personalization, interest-based ads, or remarketing.
5. Child-Directed Content & COPPA Compliance
DwellaVista is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.
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We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
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If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.
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For any child-directed content, we may implement Tag for Child-Directed Treatment (TFCD) in Google ad requests to comply with COPPA, which disables interest-based advertising and remarketing for that content.
6. Ad-Serving Protections for Teens
For users aged 13–17, we comply with Google’s Ad-serving Protections for Teens:
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Ads are not personalized for teen users.
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Sensitive ad categories are restricted, including adult content, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, dating, pharmaceuticals, and other content inappropriate for users under 18.
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Advertisers must follow local legal requirements and all Google Ads policies.
7. Data Protection & Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. No online platform is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party sites. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.
9. Your Privacy Choices
You may:
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Opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
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Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
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Adjust your browser settings to block cookies.
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Opt out of Google interest-based advertising via Google Ads Settings.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. International Data Transfers
As a company based in Zimbabwe using international service providers (including Google services in the United States), your information may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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Email: info@dwellavista.com
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Phone: +263 77 750 1044 / +263 77 153 6306