Data protection · NBE-supervised

Privacy
Policy.

Last updated · April 2026
Version · 1.0
Neo Microfinance Institution S.C. (“Neo”, “we”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users who access or use our financial services, including the Fair Cash product. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you interact with our services. We understand that financial data is highly sensitive — so we adopt a responsible, transparent, and regulated approach to data protection, in line with applicable Ethiopian laws and the requirements of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

01Information we collect

We collect information that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to delivering regulated financial services. This may include:

Personal identification

Contact information

Financial information

Device and technical data

Transaction information

We only collect information that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to the services provided.

02How we use your information

Your information is used strictly for legitimate financial-service purposes, including:

We do not use your data for unrelated or unauthorised purposes.

03Data sharing & disclosure

We do not sell user data.

We may share limited information only under the following circumstances:

All third parties are required to comply with strict data-protection obligations and are bound by confidentiality terms.

04Your rights

Users have the right to:

Requests may be submitted through official contact channels listed below. We respond to data-rights requests within a reasonable time frame.

05Cookies & tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

These technologies do not collect unnecessary personal data. You may adjust cookie preferences through your device or browser settings.

06Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as required:

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

07Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, operations, or applicable regulations. Updated versions will be published on our official platforms. Continued use of our services after such updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

08Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to raise a concern about how your information is handled, please contact us through the channels below:

Neo Microfinance Institution S.C.
Registered office Bole Medhanialem, Grace Plaza, Bldg. No. 1456
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Data requests & general queries
Talk to us Email: info@neo.et
Phone: +251 115 586 969
Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 – 18:00 East Africa Time