Privacy Policy & Data Protection
Last Updated: October 2026 | Compliant with the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] of Zimbabwe
At HowToZim (accessible from https://howtozim.co.zw), visitor privacy is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information HowToZim collects, why we collect it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and how you can have it deleted in compliance with Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07].
1. What We Collect & Where It Comes From
- Contact Forms & Inquiries: When you send an inquiry via our contact page, submit feedback, or subscribe to updates, we collect the details you enter: typically your name, email address, and message.
- Analytics & Device Information: When you browse this Site, we automatically collect information about your device and visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device details, referring/exit pages, and page interaction data.
2. Cookies, Analytics & Google AdSense
HowToZim uses 'cookies' to store information including visitors' preferences and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics (Tag ID:
G-8F96B4LET7) to monitor site traffic and evaluate content usage trends. - Google AdSense & DART Cookies: Google is a third-party advertising vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to www.howtozim.co.zw and other sites on the internet.
- Opt-Out Options: Visitors may choose to decline or customize the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information solely to respond to your inquiries, send updates you subscribed to, protect the Site against spam or abuse, understand traffic patterns, and deliver non-intrusive advertisements. We do not send marketing messages unless you explicitly opt in.
4. Who We Share Data With
We work with trusted service providers, including Google (Analytics & AdSense) and our web hosting infrastructure. HowToZim never sells your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Rights & Data Deletion Requests
In accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07], you have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or request its deletion.
To have your data deleted, email admin@howtozim.co.zw with the subject line "Delete My Data". We will delete your contact or user records within 30 days and confirm when completed.
6. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.