Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to InfoEthiopia.net (“the Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access or use our Website and services.
By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided through InfoEthiopia.net, including:
- News and informational content
- Free job listings
- Free business directory listings
- Informational business registration guidance
- Advertising services
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Contact us via email
- Submit a business listing
- Submit a job listing
- Request information about registration guidance
- Submit feedback or inquiries
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Business details
- Job-related information
You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information you provide.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Referral source
This data helps us analyze performance and improve user experience.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
InfoEthiopia.net uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, improve site performance, and support advertising services.
Cookies may be placed by:
InfoEthiopia.net (first-party cookies)
Third-party service providers such as Google
Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland will be presented with a consent notice allowing them to accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
Users may also disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense and may use other third-party advertising services to display advertisements.
These services may:
Use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie)
Use web beacons and similar technologies
Collect non-personal browsing information
Serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements
Google may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
For visitors in regions where consent is required by law, advertisements will be served based on the user’s consent preferences.
InfoEthiopia.net does not control third-party advertising technologies and is not responsible for their independent data collection practices.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Publish and manage submitted listings
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website content and performance
- Monitor platform usage
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Deliver advertising services
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.
6. Business Listings and Job Post Responsibility
Information submitted for business listings or job postings is provided by third parties.
We:
- Do not guarantee authenticity
- Do not independently verify all submissions
- Are not responsible for disputes between users and third parties
- Users must independently verify business and employment opportunities.
7. Data Retention
We retain submitted information only as long as necessary to:
- Maintain listings
- Respond to inquiries
- Fulfill operational purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
We reserve the right to remove outdated or inactive listings.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information.
However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. Users acknowledge this inherent risk.
9. International Users
Although the website operates from Ethiopia, it may be accessed internationally.
By using the Website, you consent to the processing of information in Ethiopia.
10. Children’s Privacy
InfoEthiopia.net does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age.
If we become aware of such data collection, we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.
11. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.
12. Your Rights
Users may:
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request removal of submitted listings
- Contact us regarding privacy concerns
Requests may be submitted to:
13. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon publication on this page.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
15. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries:
📞+251-942-656-552
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia