Privacy Policy
Our Policy
Effective Date: 22 May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how ACSI Africa collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you contact us, sign up for updates, register for events, or complete forms on our website, we may collect personal information such as your:
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Organisation and role
- Any other information you choose to provide
We reserve the right to restrict or revoke access to users who violate these terms.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect technical data such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time zone setting
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- Referring website addresses
- Email address
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see section 5 below).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Communicate with you regarding inquiries, registrations, or support requests
- Provide relevant updates, newsletters, or event information (with your consent)
- Analyse website usage and improve our digital platforms
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or managing communications
- When required by law or in response to legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These small text files help us understand user behaviour and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our website may not function properly without them.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing
- The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
ACSI Africa Headquarters
Conakry, Guinea
Email: info@acsi.org
For South African stakeholders: Visit www.acsi.co.za for POPIA-specific processes, prescribed forms, or to submit data access and correction requests.
