Who We Are
Welcome to Africa 360 Degrees, a news website dedicated to delivering insightful stories about Africa’s role and voice in a global context. Our tagline, The Pulse of Africa in a Global Frame, embodies our commitment to providing high-quality journalism while respecting the privacy and security of our visitors. Our website address is https://africa360degrees.com.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international data protection standards.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personal data you provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter.
- Leave a comment on our articles.
- Contact us via our website or email.
This data may include your name, email address, and any information you choose to share.
1.2 Data Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect data such as:
- Your IP address.
- Browser type and version.
- Time zone settings and location.
- Pages you visit and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Data
We collect and process your data for the following purposes:
- To improve your browsing experience.
- To send newsletters and updates (if you’ve opted in).
- To analyze site traffic and usage trends.
- To respond to inquiries or comments.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies.
- Legitimate Interest: To enhance our website and ensure its functionality.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required to fulfill regulatory requirements.
4. Sharing Your Data
We respect your privacy and will never sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with email marketing, analytics, or website hosting.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Cookies and Tracking
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your experience.
5.2 How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Targeting Cookies: Used for personalized advertising.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other global data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request your data be deleted (“right to be forgotten”).
- Objection: Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@africa360degrees.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revision date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@africa360degrees.com
Address: [Your Physical Address, if applicable]
This Privacy Policy is effective as of [Insert Date]. Thank you for trusting Africa 360 Degrees. Together, we respect your privacy and uphold the highest standards of data protection.