Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how chatkibet.africa.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects any information that you provide, or that we automatically collect, when you visit and interact with this website. This policy applies to all visitors and users of the site regardless of how you access it — whether via desktop browser, mobile device, tablet, or the Chatki Bet mobile application review pages hosted here.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
This site is an independent affiliate review and information website dedicated to the Chatki Bet platform in Ethiopia. We are not the official Chatki Bet website, and we do not operate any betting or gambling services. Our role is strictly editorial — providing reviews, guides, and informational content for Ethiopian bettors.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information when you use this website:
a) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit chatkibet.africa.com, certain information is collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools. This includes:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which may indicate your general geographic location (city/region level).
- Browser Type & Version: The web browser you use (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and its version number.
- Device Information: Operating system (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS), device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), screen resolution, and device identifiers.
- Pages Visited: Which pages on our site you access, the order in which you visit them, the time spent on each page, and the referring URL (the page you came from).
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use the site (see Section 4 below).
- Date & Time of Access: Timestamps for each visit and page request.
b) Voluntarily Provided Information
If we offer a newsletter subscription or contact form in the future, you may choose to provide us with:
- Email Address: For receiving newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only with your explicit opt-in consent).
- Name: If you choose to provide it for personalisation of communications.
- Feedback & Correspondence: Any messages, comments, or feedback you send to us via email or contact forms.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government-issued identification numbers, health data, or biometric data. We do not require account registration to access any content on this site.
3. How We Use Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Improve the Site: To understand how visitors interact with our content, identify popular pages, detect usability issues, and enhance the overall user experience.
- Analyse Traffic: To monitor site performance, track visitor trends, measure the effectiveness of our content, and generate aggregated, anonymised statistics about site usage.
- Personalise Content: To display content and recommendations that are relevant to your interests and browsing behaviour (e.g., suggesting related reviews or guides).
- Comply with Legal Obligations: To respond to lawful requests from regulatory authorities, enforce our terms of service, protect our legal rights, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Communications: If you subscribe to our newsletter, to send you periodic updates about new reviews, guides, and relevant betting information for the Ethiopian market. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Security: To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security breaches, and technical issues affecting the site.
We will never use your data for purposes that are incompatible with those described above without first notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.
5. Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may collect data according to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymised site usage data including page views, session duration, device type, and referral sources. Your IP address is anonymised before storage. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
- Affiliate Networks: Our affiliate partners may use cookies to monitor referral activity and calculate commissions. They operate under their own privacy policies.
- Advertising Partners: We may display ads from third-party partners who use cookies and similar technologies for interest-based advertising.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services. We are not responsible for the data practices of third parties.
6. Affiliate Links & Tracking
This website contains affiliate links to the Chatki Bet platform. When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be placed to identify that your visit originated from our site.
The purpose of affiliate tracking cookies is to:
- Attribute referrals so we can receive affiliate commissions from the operator.
- Track the effectiveness of our content and marketing efforts.
Important: Affiliate tracking cookies come at no additional cost to you. Whether you access Chatki Bet through our links or directly, you receive the same prices, odds, features, and promotions.
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, review scores, or recommendations. We are committed to honest and transparent information regardless of commission structures.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate the website, conduct analytics, or send newsletters. They are contractually bound to use data only as specified.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or the public.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
8. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. These measures include:
- Encryption: This website is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption), which protects data transmitted between your browser and our server from interception.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel who need it to perform their duties.
- Regular Monitoring: We monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.
- Data Minimisation: We collect only the data necessary for the purposes described in this policy and do not retain it longer than needed.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You transmit data to this site at your own risk.
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods include:
- Analytics Data: Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis and site improvement purposes. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's data retention settings (typically 26 months by default).
- Newsletter Subscribers: Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Server Logs: Standard server access logs are typically retained for a period of 30 to 90 days, after which they are automatically purged.
- Cookie Data: Cookie lifespans vary — session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may last from 30 days to 2 years depending on their purpose.
When data is no longer needed for its original purpose, we will securely delete or anonymise it so that it can no longer be associated with you.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 21. In accordance with Ethiopian gambling law — specifically Directive No. 172/2021 issued by the National Lottery Administration (NLA) — you must be at least 21 years of age to participate in sports betting activities in Ethiopia.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a person under 21, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children's Internet activity and to use parental control tools to prevent minors from accessing gambling-related content. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
12. International Data Transfers
The data we collect may be processed, stored, or transferred to countries outside of Ethiopia, including countries where our service providers (such as Google, hosting providers, and email service providers) operate their data centres.
These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of Ethiopia. When we transfer data internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
By using this website, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data to jurisdictions outside Ethiopia, as described above. We will always endeavour to ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection requirements and that adequate safeguards are in place.
13. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes that materially affect how we collect or use your data, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the site).
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of this site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you disagree with any changes to this policy, you should discontinue use of the site and, where applicable, request the deletion of your personal data.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may reach us for editorial and privacy-related inquiries through the communication channels listed on this site.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. When contacting us, please provide sufficient detail to identify yourself and specify the nature of your request.
Please note that we are unable to assist with account-related issues on the Chatki Bet platform (such as deposits, withdrawals, account verification, or technical problems). For those matters, please contact Chatki Bet's official customer support directly through their platform.
For matters related to responsible gambling, self-exclusion, or problem gambling support, please visit our Responsible Gaming page or contact the appropriate support services listed there.
