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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Ethiopia Life Wellness Center Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://www.ethiolifeandwellnesscenter.org/ (“the website”).

What personal data we collect and why

We collect personal data from you when you interact with our website, such as:

  • When you leave comments on our blog posts, we collect your name, email address, and comment content. We use this data to display your comment, respond to your feedback, and prevent spam.

  • When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. We use this data to reply to your inquiry and provide you with our services.

  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. We use this data to send you updates, news, and promotions about our services.

  • When you browse our website, we collect your IP address, browser type, device type, and other technical information. We use this data to analyze our website performance, improve our user experience, and protect our website from malicious attacks.

We also use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store some of this data. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, and deliver personalized content and ads. You can learn more about how we use cookies and how you can manage them in our Cookie Policy.

How we use and store your personal data

We use your personal data for the purposes described above, and only to the extent necessary to provide you with our services, comply with our legal obligations, protect our legitimate interests, and fulfill your requests.

We store your personal data on secure servers that are protected by encryption, firewalls, and other technical and organizational measures. We retain your personal data for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

How we protect your personal data

We take your privacy seriously and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement various security measures, such as:

  • Using SSL encryption to protect the transmission of your data over the internet

  • Limiting the access to your data to our authorized staff and service providers who need it to perform their duties

  • Training our staff and service providers on data protection and privacy best practices

  • Reviewing and updating our security policies and procedures regularly

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. You are responsible for keeping your password and account details confidential and for notifying us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized activity on your account.

How we share your personal data with third parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties for their own marketing purposes. We only share your personal data with third parties in the following situations:

  • When we use third-party service providers to assist us with our website operations, such as hosting, analytics, email marketing, etc. We only share the data that is necessary for them to perform their services, and we require them to comply with our privacy policy and security standards.

  • When we are required by law to disclose your data to comply with a legal obligation, such as a court order, subpoena, or government request.

  • When we need to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users, customers, partners, or the public.

  • When we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, and your data is part of the transferred assets. We will notify you of any such change and inform you of your choices regarding your data.

How long we retain your personal data

We retain your personal data for as long as it is needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type and nature of the data, the legal basis for processing, and our contractual or legal obligations. When we no longer need your data, we will delete it or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy.

What rights you have over your data

Depending on where you are located and the applicable laws and regulations, you may have certain rights over your personal data, such as:

  • The right to access your data and obtain a copy of it

  • The right to rectify your data if it is inaccurate or incomplete

  • The right to erase your data or request us to stop processing it

  • The right to withdraw your consent to our use of your data

  • The right to object to our use of your data for certain purposes

  • The right to restrict our use of your data under certain circumstances

  • The right to receive your data in a portable format or transfer it to another controller

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable time and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. We may ask you to verify your identity and provide us with additional information to process your request.

How you can contact us for any privacy-related questions or requests

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, or if you want to exercise any of your rights over your data, please contact us using the following information:

Ethiopia Life Wellness Center Inc. 13103 Marigold Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906 USA Email: info@ethiolife.org

How we will notify you of any changes to our privacy policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices, legal requirements, or website features. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website, sending you an email, or using any other appropriate method. We encourage you to review our privacy policy periodically to stay informed of how we handle your personal data. Your continued use of our website after we make any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Last updated on December 2, 2023.