Privacy Policy for Bota

Bota | Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Bota ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Bota commercial real estate platform and mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you discover, list, or inquire about commercial spaces.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account & Contact Information: Name, phone number (e.g., Ethiopian mobile numbers like 09... / +251...), email address, and profile details provided when creating an account or listing a space.
  • Listing Data: Commercial property details, photographs, pricing, building names, floor numbers, square meterage, and exact sub-city locations in Addis Ababa.
  • Verification Documents: National ID, passport, or broker work permit provided by landlords and real estate agents for verified badge designation.
  • Usage & Device Information: Analytics regarding views, search queries, favorite saved listings, and crash logs to maintain platform performance and stability.

Our Privacy Commitment:

We never sell your personal contact information to third-party brokers or advertisers. Contact numbers provided for property listings are publicly displayed exclusively to facilitate direct inquiries from interested tenants and buyers.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To publish and display commercial property listings to prospective tenants.
  • To facilitate direct phone calls and WhatsApp chats between property seekers and property listers.
  • To verify agent and owner authenticity, safeguarding users against fraudulent listings.
  • To monitor and enhance website search performance, category filtering, and mobile usability.

4. Data Storage and Security

All user accounts and property listings are stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore and Firebase Storage) with encrypted transit (HTTPS / TLS) and strict access control rules. Verification documents are restricted to authorized administrators only.

5. Account & Data Deletion Rights

Users have the right to request deletion of their account, profile data, and all associated property listings at any time. To request account deletion:

6. Contact Us

For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy: