Privacy Policy
Your data privacy and dignity are at the heart of our mission. Learn how we protect and manage your information.
1. Introduction
The Disability Information Center (DiC) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data, particularly highly sensitive information related to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
2. Data We Collect
We may process the following types of personal data:
- **Registration Data**: Name, age, gender, contact information, and disability type (collected with explicit consent).
- **Technical Data**: IP address, browser type, location data (aggregated), and device identifiers.
- **Usage Data**: Information about how you use our website and modules.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is processed strictly for the following purposes:
- To facilitate service linkage (connecting PWDs to health or legal aid).
- To generate aggregated, non-identifiable reports for government policy and donor impact assessment.
- To improve our system's accessibility and user experience.
- To ensure the security of the DIS platform.
4. Data Security
Security Protocol
We implement military-grade encryption (AES-256) and strict Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Only authorized field agents and administrators can access identifiable data sets.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data from our registry at any time. For PWDs registered via field agents, you can request a copy of your captured metadata through your local DiC office.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your privacy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: data.privacy@dic-ethiopia.org
Phone: +251 123 456 789
Address: DiC Pilot Office, Mekelle, Tigray