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JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA WIZARA YA MAJI MAMLAKA YA MAJISAFI NA USAFI WA MAZINGIRA KIGOMA (KUWASSA)

Privacy Policy

Kigoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KUWASA) provides water supply and sanitation services in Kigoma. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information when you use our website, online services, customer service channels, or other KUWASA service platforms.

Consent and Use of Services

By using KUWASA services, you agree that we may collect and use information as described in this policy. Personal information is used to provide services, improve service delivery, respond to customer requests, process applications, manage accounts, and support billing, complaints, and operational communication.

Information We May Collect

For a better service experience, KUWASA may request information such as customer account number, first name, last name, phone number, email address, physical address, username, password, meter or connection details, billing information, and any details submitted through forms, complaints, or service requests.

How We Use Personal Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve water supply and sanitation services.
  • To process new connection requests, complaints, service reports, and customer inquiries.
  • To manage customer accounts, billing, payments, and service notifications.
  • To meet legal, regulatory, audit, and public service obligations.

Information Sharing

KUWASA does not sell personal information. We may share information only where necessary to deliver services, comply with the law, support authorized government or regulatory requirements, protect KUWASA systems, or work with approved service providers who are required to handle the information responsibly.

Security

We value the trust you place in us. KUWASA applies reasonable administrative, technical, and operational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites are not operated by KUWASA. We encourage you to review their privacy policies because KUWASA is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or services.

Children's Privacy

KUWASA services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to KUWASA, they should contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

Changes to This Policy

KUWASA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect when published. You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, contact KUWASA through the following channels:

  • BOX 812, Kigoma, Tanzania
  • +255 710 152 200
  • Toll Free: 0800 110 028
  • info@kuwassa.go.tz