Privacy Policy

At AfricaChange.org, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform. By using AfricaChange.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide when creating an account or starting a campaign.
• Content: Any Data you include in petitions, comments, and campaigns.
• Payment Details: Information needed for donations or payments on the platform.

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform (e.g., pages visited, time spent, and clicks).
• Device Information: Your device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and support our marketing efforts.

2. How We Use Your Information

A. To Provide Our Services

• Facilitate campaigns, petitions, and other platform features.
• Communicate with you regarding your account, campaigns, or inquiries.

B. To Improve Our Platform

• Analyze user behavior to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Test and implement new features or services.

C. To Support Campaigns

• Share petitions with relevant audiences, including decision-makers, supporters, and stakeholders.
• Promote campaigns across our platform and other channels (e.g., email, social media).

D. For Legal and Administrative Purposes

• Prevent fraudulent activities, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and only share information under the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information with third parties.
• For Campaign Promotion: To distribute your petitions to relevant stakeholders, decision-makers, or the public.
• With Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate and improve our platform (e.g., payment processors, email services).
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

4. Your Choices and Rights

A. Manage Your Data

• You can update or delete your account and personal information through your account settings.

B. Opt-Out

• Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.

C. Request Information

• You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and seek corrections or deletion where necessary.

D. Cookies Management

• Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your data seriously and implement the following measures:

• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using SSL technology.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your data.
• Regular Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for vulnerabilities and perform regular security updates.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Links

AfricaChange.org may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies before engaging with them.

8. Children’s Privacy

AfricaChange.org is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be communicated through email or notifications on our platform.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: support@africachange.org
• Phone: +44 (0) 7463784424

By using AfricaChange.org, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. Your trust is critical to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information.