Africa Insight (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website Africa Insight (the “Site”), dedicated to promoting development in Africa through accurate and insightful reporting. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and ensuring their personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers. Information collected may include:

• Personal Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, participate in surveys, or contact us, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and location.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect certain data when you interact with our Site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and the time spent on our Site.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience, including remembering preferences, tracking user trends, and providing relevant content.

2. How We Use Your Information

Africa Insight uses the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and its content;
• Communicate with you, including sending newsletters and updates;
• Personalize user experience and deliver relevant content;
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve Site functionality;
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers to help us operate the Site, process data, and analyze usage.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Africa Insight, our users, or others.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. Our Site employs reasonable security measures, including data encryption, to protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. Africa Insight is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any websites they visit through links on our Site.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing emails at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under the age of 16.