AWSAD Ethiopia respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us, especially the sensitive data shared by women seeking support.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal details you provide through contact or donation forms (such as name, email, phone, or message)
• Sensitive personal data including details about incidents of violence shared in reports
• Basic website usage information through our website hosting statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide support services
• To process and acknowledge donations
• To improve our website based on how people use it

3. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information through:

• Secure website hosting
• Limited access – only authorized AWSAD staff can access sensitive information
• Regular updates to our website software

However, no online system can be completely secure, and we encourage you to take appropriate precautions when sharing sensitive information.

4. How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as needed:

• Reports from victims: As long as needed to provide support, typically 1-3 years
• Contact information: Until you ask us to delete it
• Donation records: As required by Ethiopian law

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share information when:

• Required by Ethiopian law
• Necessary to prevent serious harm to someone
• With your explicit permission

6. Your Rights

You can contact us at any time to:

• Ask what information we have about you
• Correct any mistakes in your information
• Request deletion of your information
• Ask questions about how we use your data

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

To contact us about privacy or to exercise your rights, email us at:
awsad950@gmail.com