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Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Sidama Halale is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.
When you subscribe, we collect:
Automatically collected:
We do NOT collect: payment information, sensitive personal data, location data, or medical information.
We use your information to send newsletters, send confirmation emails, improve website content, analyze traffic, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
We do NOT sell your information to third parties, share your email with advertisers, or use your data for marketing beyond our newsletter.
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (SSL), secure Firebase authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
You have the right to:
We use cookies for session management, analytics (Google Analytics), and user preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
We use Firebase (data storage), Google Analytics (traffic analysis), and email service providers. These services have their own privacy policies.
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will reflect any changes.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: jehovah33@gmail.com
Last Updated: February 27, 2026
By accessing and using Sidama Halale ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
Permitted Use:
Prohibited Use:
All content on Sidama Halale, including articles, images, logos, and calendar data, is the property of Sidama Halale or its content creators. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify content without written permission.
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish your content. You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of any content you submit.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email.
The website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses. Calendar dates and cultural information are for reference purposes only.
Sidama Halale shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website. This includes but is not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, Addis Standard). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our discretion, without notice, for violations of these terms.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sidama Halale operates. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: jehovah33@gmail.com