Mequanint Eshete Import and Export – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Welcome to Mequanint Eshete Import and Export ("we," "us," or "our"). We are a company founded in Addis Ababa in 2001, dedicated to bridging Ethiopia with the world through sustainable trade. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us through our website at https://mequanint.com (the "Site") or in the course of our business operations. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to handling your data with integrity and trust, values that are central to our mission.

By using our Site or providing your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information You Provide: This includes information you voluntarily give us, such as your name, company name, email address, phone number, and any other details you submit through our contact forms, when inquiring about our import/export services, or when signing up for communications.

• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain data through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages you viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. The "Latest Articles," "Our Staff," and other site sections use standard website analytics to understand visitor engagement.

• Business Information: In the course of providing our trade services, we may collect necessary business-related information from our clients and partners to facilitate transactions and logistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Site and services.

• To respond to your inquiries, fulfill your requests, and communicate with you regarding our services.

• To manage our business relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners.

• To analyze how our Site is used in order to improve its content and functionality (e.g., for the "Latest Articles" and "Recent Works" sections).

• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of our company and others.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:

• With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to do so.

• For Business Purposes: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business (such as logistics and payment processors), or servicing you, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

• For Legal Reasons: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. If you wish to exercise any such rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites, such as those of international partners or logistics providers. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: