Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 3, 2026
Welcome to BahtaYohannes.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit this website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
BahtaYohannes.com is the official website of author Bahta Yohannes, providing information about his books, writing, essays, and related content.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: author@bahtayohannes.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may provide personal information when you:
- Contact us by email
- Subscribe to a newsletter (if available)
- Submit a message through a contact form
- Request updates about upcoming books or events
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in your message
Providing this information is entirely voluntary.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral website
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us improve the website and understand how visitors use it.
3. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Enhance the user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Communicate with you when you contact us
- Improve the website
- Maintain website security
- Monitor website performance
- Send newsletters or updates if you have chosen to receive them
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to updates or contact us, we may use your email address to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Provide information about books, articles, speaking engagements, or future publications
- Send occasional updates if you have requested them
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting us directly.
6. Analytics
This website may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to better understand how visitors use the site.
Analytics providers may collect information including:
- Browser information
- Device information
- Approximate geographic location
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Interaction with website content
This information is generally aggregated and does not identify you personally.
7. Third-Party Services
This website may include links to third-party websites, including:
- Book retailers
- Publishers
- Social media platforms
- Interview or media websites
- Other external resources
These websites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect the information submitted through this website.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide requested services
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
When information is no longer required, we will delete or securely dispose of it where practical.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request a copy of your information where legally required
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that appropriate steps can be taken.
12. International Visitors
If you access this website from outside the country where the website is operated, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.
By using this website, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur where permitted by applicable law.
13. Do Not Track
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, this website may not respond to Do Not Track requests.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational reasons.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Bahta Yohannes
Email: author@bahtayohannes.com
Website: https://bahtayohannes.com/