Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

At Anvil Consult (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you interact with us, in compliance with applicable Ethiopian laws including principles set out under the Ethiopian Constitution (Article 26: Right to Privacy) and relevant regulatory guidelines.

By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

  1. Data We Collect
  2. a) Personal Information

We collect information that directly identifies you, such as:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Job title, company name, and business contact details
  • Any additional information you provide to us in meetings or correspondence
  1. b) Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP addresses
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, referral sources, session duration
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 5)
  1. c) Communications

This includes content of emails, contact forms, meeting notes, and other records of interactions.

  1. d) Regulatory Compliance

Where required under Ethiopian tax or commercial law (e.g., Commercial Code of Ethiopia 2021 or tax record obligations under ERCA directives), we may collect and retain additional information to satisfy compliance and audit requirements.

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and manage our consulting and staffing services
  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations or meetings
  • Develop proposals or contracts tailored to your needs
  • Improve our website, marketing approaches, and service offerings
  • Maintain necessary records for regulatory and tax compliance under Ethiopian law
  • Protect our legitimate business interests (such as managing risks, or pursuing claims)

We will only process your personal data for these purposes, or as otherwise permitted by law.

  1. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers (such as secure CRM systems, email or IT support) who process data under confidentiality agreements.
  • Professional advisors (lawyers, auditors) where necessary for compliance or to protect our interests.
  • Regulatory authorities or courts, if required under Ethiopian law or to respond to lawful requests (for instance, under tax audits by ERCA or legal proceedings).
  1. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve user experience
  • Help secure and maintain the functionality of our website

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect some features of our website.

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, in line with best practices. Examples include:

  • Secure data storage and access controls
  • Encrypted communications
  • Employee confidentiality obligations

However, no system can guarantee absolute security. You share data with us at your own risk.

  1. Your Rights

Under Ethiopian constitutional protections and emerging data principles, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccuracies
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing, subject to legal or contractual obligations that may require us to retain certain records

To exercise these rights or raise concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us using the details below. We will respond promptly and in line with our legal obligations.

  1. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or to serve you better. Any updates will be posted on our website with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Anvil Consult
Email: contact@anvil-consult.com
Address: Dembel City Center, office number 009 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone: +251 115 581 947

We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.