🔒Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

Ethiopian Spelling Bee (ESB) collects minimal information to provide our services. When you:

  • Contact us via our contact form - we collect your name, email, and message
  • Subscribe to our newsletter - we collect your email address
  • Browse our website - we collect basic usage data via cookies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Send you updates about ESB events and programs (if subscribed)
  • Improve our website and services

🔒 We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

3. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies only for basic functionality like navigation and form submissions. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics that collect personal data.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
  • Request access to the data we have about you
  • Request deletion of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@esb.edu.et

6. Children's Privacy

ESB works with students and children through our spelling bee programs. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. All student information is handled through participating schools.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@esb.edu.et

📞 Phone: +251 91 144 3453

📍 Address: Bole Sub-city, Woreda 03, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia