Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
At Dejene Hodes, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we handle your information when you use our travel consulting, trip planning, and art commerce services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect data to provide a seamless travel experience and fulfill your orders:
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Identity Data: Name, email address, and phone number (collected via contact forms, bookings, or surveys).
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Travel Preferences: Specific interests and survey responses used to tailor your Ethiopian itinerary.
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Transaction Data: Payment details processed securely via third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your full credit card information.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies to improve site performance.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information strictly for the following purposes:
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Service Delivery: To process bookings, arrange travel consulting, and ship art or craft orders.
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Personalization: To provide curated concierge recommendations based on your unique travel profile.
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Communication: To send updates regarding your trip or respond to your inquiries.
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Optimization: To improve our website through analytics and marketing automation.
3. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or distribute your data to third parties. We only share information with essential partners required to fulfill your requested services:
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Service Partners: Local tour operators, hotels, guides, and transport providers necessary for your trip.
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Payment Processors: To securely handle financial transactions.
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Shipping Carriers: To deliver purchased art products to your address.
4. Your Rights & Consent
By providing your information, you consent to its use as described above. Depending on your location, you have the right to:
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Access or Correct your personal data.
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Request Deletion of your information from our records.
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Opt-out of marketing communications at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link.
5. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to protect your data. While we strive for maximum protection, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Contact Us If you have any questions regarding your personal data or this policy, please reach out to us directly through our contact page.
