Privacy Policy - ethiofundraising

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Introduction

ethiofundraising is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Registration Information: Name, email, phone number, password
Profile Information: Profile picture, biography, location
Campaign Information: Campaign details, images, videos, funding goals
Payment Information: Payment method details, transaction history
Communication: Messages with other users, support requests
Guest Donor Information: Name, email, phone number (optional)

Automatically Collected Information

Device information
IP address
Browser type
Usage data
Cookies and tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

Payment processors
Social media platforms (if connected)
Verification services

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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve Platform services
Process transactions
Verify user identities
Communicate about campaigns
Send important updates
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations
Personalize user experience
Conduct research and analysis

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Information Sharing

Public Information

The following may be publicly visible:

Campaign Creator name
Campaign details
Donation amounts (unless anonymous)
Campaign updates
Comments and messages (in public forums)

Limited Sharing

We may share information with:

Payment Processors: To complete transactions
Service Providers: For Platform operations
Legal Authorities: When required by law
Other Users: As necessary for Platform functionality

Anonymous Donations

Donors may choose to donate anonymously, hiding their identity from public view.

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Data Security

We implement:

SSL encryption for data transmission
Secure payment processing
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Data backup and recovery procedures

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Data Retention

We retain data:

As long as your account is active
As required by law (minimum 5 years for financial records)
For legitimate business purposes
Until you request deletion (subject to legal requirements)

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request data deletion
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request data portability
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

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Cookies and Tracking

We use:

Essential Cookies: For Platform functionality
Analytics Cookies: To improve services
Advertising Cookies: For relevant promotions

You can control cookies through browser settings.

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Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not for children under 18
We do not knowingly collect children's data
Parents/guardians should monitor children's internet use

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International Data Transfers

Data is primarily processed in Ethiopia
Some service providers may be located abroad
We ensure adequate protection for cross-border transfers

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Ethiopian Law Compliance

We comply with:

Ethiopian Data Protection Proclamation (if applicable)
National Bank of Ethiopia regulations
Ethiopian Communications Authority guidelines
Other relevant Ethiopian laws

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Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain external links
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices
Review privacy policies of linked sites

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Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy:

To reflect legal changes
To improve privacy protections
With advance notice for significant changes
Continued use constitutes acceptance

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Contact Us

ethiofundraising Privacy Officer

For privacy concerns

Email

privacy@weganfundme.com

Phone

+251 97 331 1234

Address

Address in Addis Ababa

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Complaint Resolution

Contact us first for privacy concerns
We will respond within 30 days
Escalate to Ethiopian authorities if unresolved