Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 9, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Shekela ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shekela.net and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account
- Create or manage a shop
- List items for sale
- Make purchases
- Contact us or other users
- Subscribe to our newsletter
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Account credentials
- Payment information
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Other Users: Your public profile and listings are visible to other users
- Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Shekela Inc.
Email: privacy@shekela.net
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia