Buy me a coffee,

1. Introduction

Buy Me a Coffee Ethiopia ("we," "our," or "the Platform") respects your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Account data: name, email, password (hashed), and profile information you provide
Payment data: payment-related information necessary to process support contributions and withdrawals (handled in line with our payment provider's policies)
Usage data: how you use the Platform, device and browser information, and log data
Creator page data: content you publish, such as bio, username, and theme preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide, operate, and improve the Platform; to process payments and withdrawals; to communicate with you about your account and our services; to enforce our terms and policies; and to comply with legal obligations. We may use aggregated or anonymized data for analytics and product improvement.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with payment processors (e.g., Chapa) to complete transactions; with service providers that help us run the Platform (under confidentiality obligations); and when required by law or to protect our rights and safety. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data subject to applicable retention requirements.

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption where appropriate. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; you use the Platform at your own risk and are responsible for safeguarding your credentials.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us at the email below.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies; some features may not work correctly if you disable them.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at inbox@ermiyas.dev.