At Addis Depot, trust and transparency are the foundations of our marketplace. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is secured, and your rights regarding your information under applicable Ethiopian laws.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when using our platform:
Personal Account Information
- Full name and contact details.
- Email address for authentication and notices.
- Phone number for buyer-seller communication.
- Company or contractor business name.
- Delivery location and delivery address details.
Technical & Usage Information
- Browser type and device specifications.
- IP address and approximate regional location.
- Pages viewed, materials browsed, and search queries.
- Device operating system and screen resolution.
- Referring URLs and site navigation flow.
Merchant & Professional Profile Data
- Storefront name and business bio.
- Material catalog listings, specs, and pricing.
- Product photos and portfolio images.
- Physical store or office location and Google Maps links.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for specific, transparent marketplace purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Addis Depot marketplace.
- To connect buyers directly with material sellers and professionals.
- To send account notices, order updates, and security alerts.
- To analyze catalog popularity and optimize marketplace discovery.
- To prevent fraud, verify accounts, and protect users.
- To comply with applicable Ethiopian legal obligations.
Information Sharing & Disclosure
Addis Depot respects your data and enforces strict sharing boundaries:
- We never sell, rent, or monetize your personal information to third parties.
- Data is shared only with verified infrastructure providers (e.g. database, cloud hosting).
- Information may be disclosed if required by Ethiopian law or court order.
- In the event of a merger, user data is transferred under existing privacy commitments.
Data Security & Storage
We implement industry-standard encryption, Row Level Security (RLS) on all database tables, and secure cloud storage to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
Your Privacy Rights
You retain full control over your personal data on Addis Depot:
- Access and review your profile and account information.
- Update or correct inaccurate personal details at any time.
- Request deletion of your account and personal data.
- Export your price lists and saved marketplace data.
- Opt out of non-essential communications.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as your account remains active or as required by commercial accounting and legal requirements under Ethiopian law.
Children's Privacy
Addis Depot is intended strictly for adults and licensed businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Privacy Inquiries & Requests
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our team at: