Highlights of Our Consumer Privacy Policy

At Addis Lifestyle, protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We aim to be transparent about how and why we collect and use your personal information. Below are some key points of our privacy policy. 

Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to Addis Lifestyle, a real estate agency based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We specialize in the rental and sale of properties, providing platforms for property advertisement and related services.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect various categories of personal data to offer you tailored services. This includes:

  • Property Data: Images, videos, virtual tours, prices, sales history, property descriptions, and addresses.
  • Correspondence and Inquiry Data: Your name, email address, contact numbers, and communication records.
  • Technical Data: Information such as device type, IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our website.
  • Financial and Tenant Services Data: Employment and financial status for tenant screenings, insurance purposes, and mortgage applications.

Sources of Personal Data

We obtain personal data from:

  • Direct interactions with our website, services, or when you inquire about a property.
  • Real estate agents advertising on our platform.
  • Third-party sources like government registries and credit agencies.

Purpose and Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data to:

  • Advertise properties.
  • Provide landlord and tenant services, such as credit checks and referencing.
  • Offer financial services, including mortgage pre-approvals.
  • Enhance user experience and improve our services.

The legal grounds for processing include consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests.

Data Retention

Your personal data is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the services requested, after which it may be anonymized or securely disposed of, depending on legal or regulatory requirements.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Real estate agents and landlords when you inquire about properties.
  • Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (IT, customer support, etc.).
  • Legal and regulatory authorities as required.

Data Storage and Transfer

Data is primarily stored within Ethiopia. If international transfer is necessary, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your data.

Your Rights

You have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to its processing. Requests can be made by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@addislifestyle.et or our office in Addis Ababa.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated through our website and take immediate effect.