The Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any information you provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through:

• Contact forms
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Feedback submissions
• Event registrations
• Email communication

The information collected may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization (if applicable)
• Any additional information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect non-personal information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access

This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Provide information about our services and programs
• Improve website functionality and content
• Send updates or announcements (if subscribed)
• Monitor and analyze website usage
• Ensure website security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Remember user preferences

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly.

4. Information Sharing

EWCA does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal information to third parties.
We may share information only when:

• Required by law
• Necessary to protect our rights
• Needed to provide services through trusted service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect such information.

8. Your Consent

By using this website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

EWCA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page on this website.