Last updated: 1 January 2026
At MyGuri, your privacy is fundamental to everything we do. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your information.
Account info, booking data, payment details, and usage analytics.
AES-256 encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls.
With hosts/guests as needed for bookings; never sold to third parties.
Access, correct, or delete your data at any time from account settings.
When you register, we collect your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and profile photo. For host accounts, we additionally collect identity verification documents and bank account details for payouts.
We collect information about bookings you make or receive, including dates, number of guests, payment amounts, and any communication with hosts or guests through our messaging system.
We automatically collect data about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, search queries, device type, browser, IP address, and referring URLs to improve our services.
With your permission, we may collect precise location data to show nearby listings and calculate distances. You can disable location access in your device settings at any time.
To process bookings, facilitate payments, connect guests with hosts, send booking confirmations, and provide customer support.
To verify identities, detect and prevent fraud, investigate suspicious activity, and comply with legal obligations.
To send booking updates, policy changes, and (with your consent) promotional offers and newsletters. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To analyse usage patterns, run A/B tests, personalise your experience, and develop new features.
Hosts receive guest names and profile photos for accepted bookings. Guests receive host contact details and property address upon booking confirmation.
We share data with trusted partners (payment processors, cloud providers, analytics services) who are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of MyGuri, our users, or others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
We retain your personal data while your account remains active. You can request deletion at any time from account settings.
After account closure, we retain certain data for up to 7 years as required by tax and legal regulations, and to resolve any outstanding disputes.
Financial transaction data is retained for a minimum of 5 years to comply with anti-money laundering and tax regulations.
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. Submit a request through your account settings or at privacy@myguri.app.
You can update most personal information directly from your profile page. For data you cannot edit yourself, contact our privacy team.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Note that some data may be retained for legal compliance even after deletion.
You can export your data in a machine-readable format (JSON or CSV) from your account settings at any time.
Required for core platform functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. These cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how users interact with our platform. You can opt out via our cookie preferences panel or your browser settings.
Used to show relevant ads across other websites. You can opt out via the cookie preferences panel or industry opt-out tools like NAI.
For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@myguri.app
Address: MyGuri Ltd, Makka Al Mukarama Road, Mogadishu, Somalia
Response time: Within 30 days of request