Privacy Policy

Africans.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website africans.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and message content when you contact us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation paths, collected through Vercel Analytics.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• IP address: Your IP address may be collected by our hosting provider for security and analytics purposes.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies required for Site functionality. We may also use analytics cookies (via Vercel Analytics) to understand usage patterns. If third-party advertising is implemented, additional cookies may be set by advertising partners. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send you our newsletter (if subscribed)
• Respond to your contact form inquiries
• Analyse Site usage to improve content and user experience
• Maintain Site security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate the Site, including Vercel (hosting and analytics), SendGrid (email delivery), and any future advertising or payment processors. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Portability: Request transfer of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@africans.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where our hosting and service providers are located. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

10. Advertising

We may display third-party advertisements on the Site. Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools such as aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: admin@africans.com