Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dhisme.net ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Dhisme.net platform at dhisme.net — Somaliland's premier construction and property marketplace. We connect individuals and businesses with verified construction companies, real estate listings, and professional services across Somaliland.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use our platform. By using Dhisme.net, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and data generated by your use of the platform.

Information you provide

• Names and contact details (email, phone) submitted via tender, design, or inquiry forms
• Company name, logo, description, service area, and portfolio when registering a business
• Login credentials (email address; passwords are stored hashed and never readable)
• Property listing details including images, location, and pricing
• Review content submitted about companies on the platform

Information collected automatically

• Pages visited, search queries, and clicks within the platform
• Device type, browser, and IP address
• Session duration and navigation patterns
• Cookie data (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and route tender submissions and service inquiries to relevant companies
• Create and manage company listings, subscriptions, and portal accounts
• Send transactional email notifications (tender received, inquiry forwarded, account updates)
• Display relevant listings and company profiles to platform visitors
• Moderate and verify content including reviews and listings
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse of the platform
• Analyse usage patterns to improve platform features and performance
• Comply with legal obligations where applicable

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only as described below.

With relevant companies

When you submit a tender, design request, or service inquiry, your contact details and project description are shared with the Dhisme.net team and, where relevant, with verified companies that match your requirements. We do not share your information with companies without a legitimate reason.

With service providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate the platform:

• MongoDB — secure cloud database storage
• Cloudinary — image hosting and optimisation
• Resend — transactional email delivery

Each provider processes only the data necessary for their function and is bound by their own privacy and security commitments.

Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Dhisme.net, our users, or the public.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar local storage technologies to operate and improve the platform.

To disable cookies, adjust your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to your account. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt — they are never stored or readable in plain text
• All data is stored in MongoDB Atlas with access controls and encryption at rest
• HTTPS (TLS) is enforced for all connections to the platform
• Admin and company portal access is protected by session-based authentication
• Image assets are served from Cloudinary over secure CDN

No system is completely secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at .

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
• Objection — object to how we process your data
• Portability — request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at with your request. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify registered company accounts by email. Your continued use of Dhisme.net after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.