Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 October 2026

Who we are

Gudumale Sustainability Initiative (GSI) is a youth-led, non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia. Registry number 7611, FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organizations. Contact: info@gudumalesustainabilityinitiative.org, Atote Square, Hawassa.

What information we collect

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us through the forms on this website:

• Contact form: name, email address, subject and message.
• Partnership inquiry form: name, organization, email address, phone number (optional), type of partnership and message.
• Volunteer sign-up form: name, email address, phone number (optional), city or town, areas of interest and any additional notes.

Each form asks for your consent before it can be sent.

How we use it

• To reply to your message or inquiry.
• To contact you about volunteering opportunities you signed up for.
• To discuss possible partnerships with your organization.

We do not sell your information, and we do not use it for advertising.

Where it goes and how long we keep it

Form submissions are sent by email to info@gudumalesustainabilityinitiative.org.

Cookies and third-party services

This website may use cookies that are needed for it to work, such as login cookies for site administrators. Some pages include content from other services, which may set their own cookies or collect data when you view them:

• YouTube (embedded videos)
• Google Maps (map on the Contact page)
• Links to Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn

Donations

Online donations are not currently taken through this website. If you would like to donate, please contact us and we will explain the options.

Your rights

You can ask us to show, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you, or withdraw your consent, by emailing info@gudumalesustainabilityinitiative.org.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.