Privacy Policy

At SAK Ethiopia, your privacy matters. We respect your trust and are committed to protecting all personal information you share with us through our forms, emails, and website interactions.

1 Information We Collect

We only collect the information you provide directly to us through our website forms or communication channels. Depending on the form, this may include:

From the Volunteer Application:
  • Your name, contact information (email  & phone), gender, date of birth, and country or city of residence.
  • Your volunteering preferences, skills, experience, and motivations.
From the Partnership Application:
  • Organization or institution name, contact person, contact details (email  & phone), website or social media link.
  • Type of organization, area of focus, and partnership interests or proposals.
From the Contact Form:
  • Your name, email, phone number, subject, and message content.
Automatically Collected Data:
  • Basic technical data (like browser type, device, or general location) may be collected through cookies to improve website performance.

2 How We Collect Your Information

We collect data only when:

  • You voluntarily fill out one of our online forms (Contact, Volunteer, or Partnership).
  • You communicate with us via email or social media.
  • Your browser saves your form data using autofill or cookies (for your convenience).

We do not use third-party tracking systems or analytics that collect personal information.

3 Why We Collect Your Information

We collect information solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or applications.
  • Evaluate and process volunteer or partnership applications.
  • Keep internal records of communications and support requests.
  • Improve user experience on our website.
  • Share updates or responses relevant to your submitted interests.

We never collect information for marketing, advertising, or resale purposes.

4 How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us serve you better. Specifically, we use it to:

  • Communicate with you directly about your request or application.
  • Manage volunteer activities, partnerships, or inquiries.
  • Keep you informed about approved activities you are involved in.
  • Understand community engagement and improve our services.

We do not share, rent, or sell your information to anyone — including other charities, companies, or partners.

5 Data Storage & Security

  • All data is securely stored within our database and accessible only by authorized SAK Ethiopia team members.
  • We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
  • Cookies are used only for user convenience (form autofill, remembering preferences) — not for tracking behavior.

6 Data Retention

  • We retain your data only as long as it’s necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
  • You can request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us at info@sakethiopia.org

7 Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you which will be sent to your email as soon as we receive your request, in any case you want or was not able to receive a confirmation email after submission.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate information by emailing our data management team.
  • Request deletion of your information from our systems at any time.
  • Withdraw your consent for us to contact you whenever you choose.

All such requests can be sent to my-data@sakethiopia.org, and we will respond promptly and respectfully.

8 Cookies and Browser Autofill

  • Cookies are small files stored on your device to make your form experience smoother.
  • We use them only for technical functionality and convenience (not for analytics or marketing).
  • You can clear or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

9 Third-Party Access

We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to:

  • Third-party companies
  • Marketing platforms
  • Advertising networks
  • External partners or organizations

All information remains confidential within SAK Ethiopia.

10 Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements in our data protection practices. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

Last Updated: October 2025
For any questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact us:
📧 info@sakethiopia.org
🌐 www.sakethiopia.org