At businesses.et, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how

we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our business directory focusing on

Addis Ababa and across Ethiopia.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we

collect include:

Information You Provide: This includes business registration details (name, category,

phone number, physical address, and email) and any communications you send to us

directly.

Usage Information: We may collect data on how you interact with our platform, such as

search queries, the businesses you view, and technical data including your IP address,

browser type, and device information.

Location Data: With your consent, we may collect precise location data to help you find

businesses near you in Addis Ababa or other regions.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To maintain and improve the businesses.et directory and its search functionality.

To facilitate connections between customers and the service providers listed on our platform.

To optimize our platform for search engines (SEO) to ensure listed businesses receive

maximum visibility.

To communicate with business owners regarding their listings or platform updates.

To analyze trends and user behavior to enhance the user experience.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information in the

following ways:

Public Listings: Information provided for a business listing (such as phone numbers and

addresses) is intended to be public to help customers contact the business.

Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party partners who help us operate

our website and conduct our business, provided they agree to keep this information

confidential.

Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by the laws of the

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia or in response to valid requests by public

authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.

However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and

we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

businesses.et uses cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and to

compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction. You can manage cookie preferences

through your browser settings.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal or business

information stored on our platform. Business owners may update their details at any time to ensure

accuracy for potential customers.

7. Third-Party Links

Our directory contains links to third-party websites. These sites have separate and independent

privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of

these linked sites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting

the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.