Introduction

Welcome to The African Archives (theafricanarchives.org). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or make a donation.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and browsing behavior on our site.
• Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

• Provide and maintain our services.
• Process donations and provide receipts.
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Improve our website and services based on user behavior.
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (only with your consent).

Sharing Your Information

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

• With service providers that help us operate our website (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
• As required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Cookies Policy

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit some features of our site.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis.
• Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@theafricanarchives.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: info@theafricanarchives.org
• Website: https://theafricanarchives.org/contact