Bete Amhara Relief and Development Association Inc. (BARDA Inc.) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit our website, become a member, make a donation, or otherwise interact with BARDA Inc.
Information We Collect
When you use our website, register for membership, make a donation, or contact BARDA Inc., we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, username, mailing address, membership information, and other information you voluntarily provide. We may also collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and information necessary for website security and operation.
How We Use Your Information
BARDA Inc. uses the information we collect to process and maintain memberships, communicate with members and supporters, process donations and payments, respond to inquiries, provide information about our programs and activities, maintain and improve our website, and protect the security and integrity of our organization and online services.
Payment Information
BARDA Inc. uses third-party payment processors, including Stripe and PayPal, to process online membership payments and donations. BARDA Inc. does not directly store your complete credit or debit card information. Payment information is processed according to the privacy and security practices of the applicable payment provider.
How We Share Information
BARDA Inc. does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website, process memberships or donations, send communications, maintain security, or comply with legal obligations. These service providers may include payment processors, website hosting providers, email services, and other organizations that help us operate our services.
Cookies and Website Data
BARDA Inc. may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, membership accounts, and user preferences. Third-party services used on our website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through the cookie preferences provided on our website.
Data Security and Retention
BARDA Inc. takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to administer memberships, process donations and payments, maintain organizational and financial records, fulfill legal obligations, and support the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Your Privacy Rights
You may contact BARDA Inc. to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain about you, subject to applicable legal, financial, recordkeeping, and security requirements. You may also contact us if you have questions or concerns about how your personal information is handled.
Children’s Privacy
BARDA Inc.’s website and online membership services are not directed specifically to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If we learn that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or BARDA Inc.’s handling of personal information, please contact us at info@bardainc.org or through the contact information provided on our website at bardainc.org.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
BARDA Inc. may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, programs, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Effective Date: September 18, 2026