206-208-30109040 Rainier Ave S Suite #2, Seattle, WA 98118Mon–Fri 9–5 · Sat 10–3

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Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

Last updated: September 2026

Who we are

Madda Walabu Seattle provides community services, including basic immigration assistance, notary public services, apostille services, translation services, and support programs.

Our website address is: https://maddawalabu.org

Information we collect

We may collect personal information such as:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Information related to services requested (documents, applications, etc.)

We also collect technical data such as IP address and browser type to improve our website and prevent spam.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.

An anonymized version of your email (hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service.

Media

If you upload images to our website, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract this data.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

  • Comments cookies may save your name, email, and website for future use.
  • Login cookies help manage access and preferences.
  • Temporary cookies are used to check browser compatibility.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Embedded content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.). These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Improve our services and website
  • Provide community services
  • Assist with documents and applications
  • Communicate with you

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Process services (e.g., document handling)

Data retention

  • Comments and related data are stored indefinitely
  • Personal data is kept only as long as needed for services or legal purposes

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To make a request, contact us at contact@maddawalabu.org.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Madda Walabu Seattle
9040 Rainier Ave S, Suite #2, Seattle, WA 98118
contact@maddawalabu.org
206-208-3010
www.maddawalabu.org