Privacy Policy

1. Personal information:

Last updated:2025

Welcome to oddsinaddis.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use and protect it, and your rights concerning your personal information.

1. Who we are

Oddsinaddis.com is an e-commerce classifieds website based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We operate as the data controller, responsible for the collection and processing of your personal data.

2. What information we collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, as well as data that is collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide:

Account registration: Name, email address, phone number.
Listing creation: Information you include in your classifieds, such as product details, images, price, and your contact information.
Communication: Any information you provide when you contact us for customer support or general inquiries.
Payment information: For any paid services, we collect payment details, which are processed securely through a third-party payment gateway. We do not store your payment card details on our servers.

Information collected automatically:

Device information: Details about your device, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Usage data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and your search queries.
Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services, including processing your listings and transactions.
To personalize your experience and show you relevant content and advertisements.
To communicate with you and provide customer support.
To send you updates, promotional offers, and newsletters, if you have opted in.
To improve our website’s functionality, security, and user experience.
To detect and prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our platform.
To comply with all applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Proclamation.

4. Sharing your personal information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with the following entities under specific circumstances:

With other users: When you post a classified, your contact information may be displayed to facilitate communication between buyers and sellers.
Third-party service providers: We use third-party services for tasks like payment processing, website analytics, and email delivery. These providers have access to your information only to perform these functions on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
Legal obligations: We may disclose your information to government authorities if required by law or to respond to valid legal requests.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data security and storage

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as well as for compliance with our legal obligations.

6. Your rights as a data subject

Under Ethiopian law, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

Right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being processed.
Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data for reasons such as direct marketing.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the details provided below.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your data is being handled, please contact us at:

Email: [privacy@oddsinaddis.com]