The Ethiopian Community in Minnesota (ECM) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who engage with us both online and in person. We value the trust placed in us by community members, partners, and supporters. As a nonprofit organization, ECM collects and uses personal information only to advance our mission of serving and empowering the Ethiopian community. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.

We collect personal information when individuals choose to provide it, such as by signing up for our newsletter, submitting a contact form, registering for a program or event, or making a donation. This information may include names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and other details specific to the interaction. All financial transactions are securely processed through third-party platforms. ECM does not retain payment information.

Our website may also collect limited technical data, including IP addresses, browser type, or referring pages. This information is collected in aggregate and is not linked to any individual. We may use cookies or analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our site and to improve the online experience.

We may occasionally use online remarketing services to reach users who have previously interacted with our website. These services operate based on browser behavior and do not connect this information with personally identifiable data. We do not use these tools to collect or share personal information.

The information we collect helps us communicate with our community, respond to inquiries, process contributions, and strengthen our programs. We may send occasional updates to those who have opted in. Anyone may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical steps to safeguard the personal information we collect. Access is limited to staff and service providers who require the information to carry out their work and who are bound by confidentiality.

Our website may contain links to other websites. ECM is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage visitors to review those policies before sharing personal information.

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted here with the revised effective date.

If you have questions about this policy, or if you wish to review, update, or remove the personal information you have shared with us, please contact us:

612 Rice St

Saint Paul, MN 55103