App Information (Store Listing Details)
App Name: eFiiri App
Short Description: Smart eye on Muqdisho roads – real-time jam & road updates for free.
Full Description:
eFiiri App is the first locally-adapted navigation solution for Mogadishu, designed to help you navigate traffic chaos, security roadblocks, and flash flooded streets in real-time. Built specifically for taxi, bajaj, and delivery drivers, our community-driven platform provides the "ground truth" of the road.
Live Traffic Map: View real-time congestion levels across Muqdisho districts.
Crowdsourced Reporting: Report traffic jams, accidents, hazards, and roadblocks in under 10 seconds.
Mandatory Verification: Every report requires a live camera photo to ensure 100% data accuracy and community trust.
Earn Rewards: Get recognized and earn points for being a top contributor in your area.
App Category: Navigation & Smart Urban Transportation
App Type: Free
Tags: Navigation, Traffic jam, Somalia, Maps, Community, Road Blocks, Road Safety.
Privacy Policy for eFiiri App
The eFiiri App we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users in Muqdisho. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data to provide our localized, real-time traffic navigation and incident reporting services. Our app is designed for anonymous usage; we prioritize your privacy by not requiring personal identifiers like your name, email address, or phone number for core functionality.
1. Information Collection and Use
To provide a functional experience tailored for Muqdisho's roads, the app collects the following specific types of data:
Anonymous Authentication: We utilize anonymous login through Firebase. This allows you to use the app's features without providing an email address or phone number.
Precise Location Data: We collect precise location information via GPS to provide real-time turn-by-turn navigation, display your position on the map, and calculate ETAs.
Camera Data (Incident Evidence): Access to your camera is mandatory for reporting road incidents (Traffic Jams, Accidents, Roadblocks, or Hazards). To ensure "ground truth" and community trust, users must capture a live photo; we do not allow uploads from the device's gallery.
Device Information: We collect basic device data and crash logs (via Firebase Crashlytics) to optimize performance on various Android devices and ensure stability on low-bandwidth networks.
2. How We Use Your Data
Real-Time Navigation: To show your heading direction and provide automatic rerouting if you deviate from a path.
Crowdsourced Reporting: To tag your reported incidents with accurate GPS coordinates so other drivers can see verified alerts on their maps.
Community Trust: To verify the validity of road reports using the mandatory live-photo requirement.
Service Optimization: To analyze traffic density and patterns in specific districts, such as Hodan or Waberi, to improve route suggestions.
3. Third-Party Integrations
Mapbox GL: Used as our primary Navigation Engine to render maps, provide geocoding, and handle turn-by-turn voice guidance.
Google Firebase: Used for anonymous authentication, real-time database management, and push notifications for nearby incident alerts.
4. Data Security and Retention
Encryption: All data, including camera feeds and location updates, are secured using SSL/TLS encryption during transit.
Anonymous Reporting: Reports displayed to the community are anonymous markers.
Auto-Expiry: To keep map data fresh and relevant, incident reports (including photos and descriptions) automatically expire and are removed from our system after a set period, typically between 30 to 180 minutes.
Limited Storage: We do not store precise location history beyond what is necessary for an active route or a live incident report.
5. Your Choices and Controls
Permissions: You can grant or revoke Location and Camera permissions at any time through your Android device settings. Note that revoking these permissions will disable navigation and reporting features.
Privacy Mode: Role-based icons (e.g., Bajaj or Taxi) are only visible to authenticated users to maintain a layer of privacy.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices in Muqdisho, please contact our support team at:
Email: support@efiriapp.com
WhatsApp: +252684217999
4. Data Safety Form
Data Collection: Yes, user data is collected.
Types of Data:
Precise Location: For active routing and incident tagging.
Photos: Specifically for verifying road incidents (Live camera only; no gallery access).
Security Practices:
Encryption in Transit: All camera feeds and user data are secured using SSL/TLS encryption.
Data Sharing: Data is shared with third-party service providers like Firebase (Google) for infrastructure and Mapbox/Google for map rendering.
Anonymization: Precise location is not stored beyond what is needed for active routes or reports to protect user privacy.