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Last updated: July 4, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethiepic (\u201cwe,\u201d \u201cour,\u201d or \u201cus\u201d) operates ethiepic.com, an Ethiopian media and culture platform covering music, film, news, podcasts, history, events, and business listings. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Account Information<\/h3>\n\n\n
When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and display name. If you sign in using a third-party account (such as Google or Facebook), we receive basic profile information from that provider \u2014 typically your name, email address, and profile picture \u2014 as permitted by your settings with that provider. We do not receive or store your password from these providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When you comment on videos, we store your display name, the comment text, and a one-way cryptographic hash of your IP address (not the IP address itself) used solely to prevent spam and abuse. Comments are tied to your logged-in account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business Directory Listings<\/h3>\n\n\n
If you submit a business listing, we collect the information you provide, such as business name, category, location, and contact details, in order to publish and display your listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cookies & Usage Data<\/h3>\n\n\n
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used so we can improve it. If you install Ethiepic as an app on your device (via our Progressive Web App feature), your device may store a small amount of data locally to support offline functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How We Use Information<\/h2>\n\n\n
To operate, maintain, and improve the site<\/li>
To let you create an account, sign in, comment, and interact with content<\/li>
To display your business listing if you submit one<\/li>
To detect and prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent activity<\/li>
To communicate with you about your account when necessary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Third-Party Services<\/h2>\n\n\n
Ethiepic embeds videos hosted on YouTube (a Google service) and offers sign-in through Google and Facebook. When you interact with embedded videos or use social sign-in, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies:<\/p>\n\n\n
Google Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li>
Facebook Privacy Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Choices & Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n
You can update your account information at any time. You may request that we delete your account, comments, or business listing by contacting us at the email below. You can also unlink a social login provider from your account at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n
Ethiepic is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at info@ethiepic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Business Directory Listings<\/h3>\n\n\nIf you submit a business listing, we collect the information you provide, such as business name, category, location, and contact details, in order to publish and display your listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Choices & Rights<\/h2>\n\n\nYou can update your account information at any time. You may request that we delete your account, comments, or business listing by contacting us at the email below. You can also unlink a social login provider from your account at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\nEthiepic is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\nWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Directory Listings<\/h3>\n\n\n
If you submit a business listing, we collect the information you provide, such as business name, category, location, and contact details, in order to publish and display your listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Choices & Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n
You can update your account information at any time. You may request that we delete your account, comments, or business listing by contacting us at the email below. You can also unlink a social login provider from your account at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n
Ethiepic is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page with a new \u201cLast updated\u201d date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n