Who we are
This website is operated by Yeshiwas Eyasu Law Office, a law practice at Lemi Kura Sub-city, Woreda 10, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” mean the office, and “the website” means all pages on this domain, including the client portal area.
This policy describes how the website works today. It does not replace the confidentiality duties that apply to our lawyer-client relationships, which are stricter than this policy.
The short version
No tracking
We do not use advertising or analytics trackers on this website.
Your device
Choices such as theme, language and saved items stay in your own browser.
You decide
We only receive your details when you choose to message, call or write to us.
You control
Change cookie choices at any time from the footer link.
Information we collect
1. Information you give us
When you contact us by WhatsApp, Telegram, telephone, SMS, email or the contact form, we receive the details you choose to share, such as your name, phone number and a description of your matter. Forms on this website that open WhatsApp only prepare a message; nothing is stored on our website servers.
2. Information stored on your device
The website saves small items in your browser’s local storage: your cookie choices, colour theme, interface language, accessibility settings, practice-area shortlist, reading list and similar convenience data. This stays on your device and is not sent to us. See the Cookie Policy for the full list.
3. Technical data handled by third parties
When you load an embedded map, video or externally hosted file, the provider may receive your IP address, browser details and the page you are viewing (see section 6).
4. Client portal
The client portal is for existing clients. Information shown there relates to your matter and is covered by our professional confidentiality obligations.
How we use information
- To respond to your enquiries and arrange consultations.
- To provide and secure the website and remember your preferences.
- To improve content and usability, using aggregated, non-identifying observations.
- To meet legal, professional and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell personal information and we do not use it for third-party advertising.
Why we are allowed to use it
Depending on the situation, we rely on your consent (for example, when you choose cookie preferences), the steps needed before or during an engagement with us, our legitimate interest in running a secure and useful website, and legal or professional obligations. Where the law requires a specific basis, we apply it.
Sharing and third-party services
We share information only when needed to provide our services, when required by law, or when you ask us to. The website uses the following external services:
| Service | Purpose | What the provider may receive |
|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Shows our office location in the footer | IP address, browser data, Google cookies |
| YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode) | Plays videos only after you press play | IP address, viewing data once a video loads |
| jsDelivr CDN | Delivers Bootstrap and icon files | IP address, browser data |
| Google Fonts | Loads an Ethiopic font if you pick Amharic | IP address, browser data |
| WhatsApp, Telegram, LinkedIn, YouTube | Links to our profiles and chat | Whatever you share there, under their own policies |
International transfers
Some providers above operate servers outside Ethiopia. When you use their services, your data may be processed in other countries under those providers’ terms. We choose widely used providers and limit what we embed.
How long we keep information
Messages and client files are kept for as long as needed to handle your matter and to meet professional record-keeping duties. Enquiries that do not become engagements are kept only as long as necessary. Browser storage remains until you clear it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, including secure connections where available and restricted access. No system is perfectly secure, so please avoid sending highly sensitive documents through unencrypted channels until we agree a safe method.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may exercise the rights below. Select one to read more.
You may ask what personal information we hold about you and receive a copy.
You may ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
You may ask us to delete information, unless we must keep it for legal or professional reasons.
You may object to, or ask us to limit, certain uses of your information.
Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time, for example through the cookie settings.
You may complain to the competent authority if you believe your rights were not respected. We would appreciate the chance to resolve it first.
To make a request, contact us. We may need to verify your identity first.
Children
This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has contacted us, please let us know and we will take appropriate steps.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the website or the law changes. The “last updated” date at the top shows the current version.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Reach us at our contact page, by telephone on +251 927 212 121, or visit Lemi Kura Sub-city, Woreda 10, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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