Last updated: October 9, 2026
This policy explains how The Index handles information when you browse the website, create an account, send a message or submit a report. The Index publishes opportunity information and practical digital resources; it does not need your password or payment information to answer a general enquiry.
Information we may receive
Depending on how you use the site, we may receive account details such as your name and email address, information you choose to include in a contact message or report, and technical or usage information such as browser details, pages visited and basic event records. Do not include passwords, one-time codes, government identifiers or other sensitive information in public comments or general enquiries.
How we use information
We use submitted details to manage accounts, respond to enquiries, review reported listings, review reports, protect the website and improve the service. Opportunity pages do not provide public comment threads. Use the reporting form to flag suspicious or misleading listings.
Cookies, analytics and advertising
The website uses necessary browser storage for site functionality. The Index’s non-essential usage analytics are sent only after you accept analytics in the cookie banner; you can reopen that choice using Cookie Preferences in the footer. If Google AdSense or another advertising service is enabled, Google and its advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve or personalize ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites and to measure advertising performance, subject to your settings and applicable consent requirements. Learn more at Google’s advertising technologies page and manage personalization at Google Ads Settings.
Sharing and external services
Information submitted through forms is available to authorized site administrators and may be processed by hosting, email, security, analytics or other service providers needed to operate the website. External websites have their own privacy practices; The Index does not control how third parties handle information after you leave this website.
Retention and security
We keep submissions and technical records for as long as reasonably needed to respond to requests, moderate content, maintain security, improve the service and meet applicable obligations. We use reasonable safeguards, but no website or transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your choices
You can choose not to submit optional information, change your analytics choice using Cookie Preferences in the footer, adjust cookies in your browser and contact us with questions about a message or report you submitted. Legal rights and available choices may depend on your location and circumstances.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to contacts@theindex.com.et.