Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ethiopian Academy of Sciences ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our official website https://eas-et.org/. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization or affiliation
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, registrations, or subscriptions

2.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our website
  • To respond to inquiries, requests, or feedback
  • To provide information about our programs, services, or updates
  • To improve website functionality and user experience
  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with our website.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain website features.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or update of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Ethiopian Academy of Sciences
Email: eas@eas-et.org
Phone: (+251) 11 2595745/50
Address: Postal Address:  32228 || Addis Ababa, Ethiopia