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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: July 26, 2025

1. Introduction

AfricaFundr ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Payment and billing information
  • Account credentials and preferences
  • Communication history with us
  • Profile information and preferences

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining our services
  • Processing payments and contributions
  • Facilitating project voting and funding
  • Sending important updates and notifications
  • Improving our platform and user experience
  • Analyzing usage patterns and trends
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • With service providers who assist in our operations
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • In connection with business transfers or mergers

4.3 Project Information

Information about funded projects, including progress updates and impact metrics, may be shared publicly to maintain transparency and accountability.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where applicable

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

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

AfricaFundr

Email: privacy@africafundr.org

Address: London, United Kingdom

For EU residents: You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.