A minimal-data approach for a public-facing research archive.

This privacy policy explains, at a high level, how Ethiopian Crisis Platform handles information connected to the public website. The site is designed to minimize unnecessary collection and to keep public browsing focused on access to records rather than user profiling.

If additional workflows are introduced later, this policy should be updated to reflect any material change in collection, retention, or disclosure practices.

Information the site may process

Like most web services, the platform may process basic technical data needed to serve pages, maintain security, diagnose errors, and operate infrastructure. That can include server logs, request metadata, browser information, and similar operational signals.

Public browsing pages are not intended to require unnecessary personal information. Where a workflow explicitly asks for user-provided data, that collection should be limited to what is needed for the function being performed.

How information is used

Operational information may be used to maintain site reliability, improve performance, investigate misuse, and protect the integrity of the platform. The site is not intended to use public-reader data for unrelated marketing activity.

If records are corrected, moderated, or removed, relevant administrative data may be retained as part of internal audit and publication management processes.

Third-party sources and external links

The platform links to external reports, articles, and publications that are controlled by third parties. Those destinations operate under their own privacy policies and terms, and Ethiopian Crisis Platform is not responsible for their practices.

Users should review the privacy policies of external sites directly when leaving the platform.