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1. Overview
Cool Enterprises Limited ("we", "us", "our") operates Mu Pharmacy, a pharmaceutical supply-chain platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the rights you have over your data.
By using Mu Pharmacy you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Account Information
Name, email address, phone number, password (hashed), and business registration details for pharmacy and wholesaler accounts.
Profile & Licence Data
PMRA (Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority) licence numbers, company names, physical addresses, and other verification documents submitted during registration.
Usage Data
Search queries, pages visited, features used, timestamps, IP addresses, browser type, and device identifiers.
Inventory & Transaction Data
Product listings, stock levels, pricing, and order records submitted by registered pharmacies and wholesalers.
Communications
Messages or support requests you send to us.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Session cookies, authentication tokens, and local storage values necessary for the platform to function. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Provide, maintain, and improve the platform • Verify the identity and licensure of registered businesses • Enable medicine search, stock queries, and order coordination • Send transactional notifications (order updates, restock alerts) • Respond to customer support enquiries • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents • Comply with legal obligations under Malawian law • Generate anonymised, aggregated market analytics (no individual is identifiable)
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion:
• Basic account records are retained for 12 months for fraud prevention and regulatory compliance • Inventory and transaction records are retained for 7 years in accordance with Malawian financial record-keeping requirements • Anonymised usage analytics are retained indefinitely
You may request earlier deletion subject to the exceptions above.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your information, including:
• TLS encryption for all data in transit • Bcrypt password hashing — we never store plaintext passwords • JWT-based session management with short expiry windows • Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel • Regular security reviews and penetration testing
No system is perfectly secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at info@mupharmacy.mw.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable Malawian data protection principles and, where applicable, international best practice, you have the right to:
• **Access** — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you • **Correction** — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data • **Deletion** — request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations • **Portability** — receive your data in a machine-readable format • **Objection** — object to certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@mupharmacy.mw. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
Mu Pharmacy is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has registered, please notify us at info@mupharmacy.mw.
10. International Data Transfers
Mu Pharmacy is operated from Malawi. If you access the platform from outside Malawi, your information may be transferred to and processed in Malawi or in countries where our service providers are located. We take steps to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection requirements.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify registered users by email or in-platform notification. Your continued use of Mu Pharmacy after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data access requests, or concerns, please contact:
Cool Enterprises Limited — Privacy Team Email: info@mupharmacy.mw
Want to access or delete your data?
Submit a request and we will respond within 30 days.
Submit a Data Request