Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 15, 2025
Welcome to AfriData. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform to access and share datasets.
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1 Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and encrypted password to create and manage your account.
Uploaded Content
We store the datasets you upload along with associated metadata such as title, description, tags, and usage permissions.
Usage Data
We collect information about platform usage, including IP address, browser type, access times, and interaction patterns to improve our services.
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, maintain session state, and collect analytics data.
2 How We Use Your Information
Platform Operations
Operating and maintaining the platform, managing user accounts and permissions
Support Services
Providing technical support and responding to user inquiries
Platform Improvement
Analyzing usage trends to enhance features and user experience
Communication
Sending platform updates, security notices, and important announcements
4 Data Storage and Security
Security Measures
- • Encrypted data storage and transmission
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Access controls and authentication
- • Backup and disaster recovery systems
Infrastructure
- • Secure cloud hosting infrastructure
- • Network security and monitoring
- • Data segregation and isolation
- • Compliance with industry standards
5 Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
Access & Portability
Request access to your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format
Correction & Updates
Update or correct inaccurate personal information in your account
Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated personal data
Consent Management
Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise your rights: Contact us at privacy@africandatarepo.org
6 Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services to you
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
You may request account deletion at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
7 Third-Party Services
Our platform may include links to third-party websites, services, or integrations. Please note:
- • We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites
- • Third-party services have their own privacy policies
- • We encourage you to review privacy policies of any third-party services you use
8 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Contact Information
Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters, please mark your email as "URGENT - Privacy Request".
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our platform before the changes take effect.
Last updated: June 15, 2025 • Next review: December 2025