Effective Date: [February 5, 2025]

Welcome to africapols.org (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through forms
• Comment on blog posts
• Register for an account (if applicable)

b. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information, including but not limited to:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referral sources
• Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
• Respond to inquiries and feedback
• Monitor and analyze usage trends
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and other similar technologies to collect and store information. You can manage cookie settings in your browser to refuse some or all cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic. These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers assisting in website operations
• Legal authorities if required by law

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:

• Accessing or updating your personal information
• Requesting deletion of your data
• Opting out of marketing communications

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@africapols.org