CheckBirr Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

CheckBirr ("we", "the app") helps Ethiopian merchants verify that payment receipts (Telebirr and CBE) are genuine. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

• Phone number — used to create and secure your account.
• Business name and worker names — provided by you to set up your business and staff accounts.
• Payment receipt references — the transaction reference numbers you verify are stored to prevent the same receipt from being reused fraudulently.

Receipt Photos

When you photograph a receipt, the image is used only to read the transaction reference at that moment. Receipt photos are not stored on our servers after processing.

How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and your staff's access.
• To verify payment receipts against the relevant bank or payment provider.
• To prevent fraud, including detecting reused or fake receipts.
• To manage your subscription.

Sharing & Verification

We do not sell your personal information and we do not share your data with advertisers.

To confirm a payment, the transaction reference number you enter is checked against publicly available verification services and the public receipt pages provided by the relevant payment provider (Telebirr / Ethio Telecom and the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia). Only the transaction reference is used for this check — it is the same information printed on the customer's own receipt. This is done solely to confirm whether the payment is genuine.

Data Retention

Account information and verified receipt references are retained while your account is active and as needed to prevent fraud. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

Security

Passwords are stored in encrypted (hashed) form. We take reasonable measures to protect your information.

Children

CheckBirr is a business tool intended for merchants and is not directed at children under 13.

Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or to request account deletion, contact us on Telegram: @birrcheck.