Cookies Policy
Cookies Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are and how We use them. You should read this policy so You can understand what type of cookies We use, the information We collect using Cookies, and how that information is used.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about You may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how We use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.
We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses or account passwords, in the Cookies We use.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words whose initial letters are capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:
- Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to the South Ethiopia Regional State Tourism Bureau (SECTB).
- Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
- Website refers to SECTB, accessible from https://setourismbureau.gov.et.
- You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.
The Use of Cookies
Type of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when You go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as You close your web browser.
We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:
| Cookie Type | Type & Admin | Purpose |
| Necessary / Essential | Session (Us) | Essential for providing services and features. They help authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts. |
| Notice Acceptance | Persistent (Us) | Identifies if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website. |
| Functionality | Persistent (Us) | Remembers choices You make (like login details or language) to provide a more personalized experience. |
| Tracking / Performance | Persistent (Third-Party) | Tracks traffic and how users interact with the site. Information is usually linked to a pseudonymous identifier. |
| Social Media | Persistent (Third-Party) | Used by social media plug-ins (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to provide features and report usage statistics. |
You’re Choices Regarding Cookies
If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, you must follow these steps:
- Disable Cookies: Turn off the use of Cookies in your browser settings.
- Delete Cookies: Delete the Cookies saved in your browser that are associated with this website.
Please note that if You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website, and some features (such as language preferences or account persistence) may not function properly.
To delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your specific web browser:
- Chrome: Google Support
- Safari: Apple Support
- Firefox: Mozilla Support
- Edge: Microsoft Support