Privacy Matters
We’re committed to protecting your data and your voice.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/06/2025
Last Updated: 02/06/2025
At OwnAfrica.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our platform.
1. Who We Are
OwnAfrica.org is a community-driven platform built to empower African youth through dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Our website address is: https://ownafrica.org
2. What Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you register an account
When you join the forum or post a topic/reply
When you fill out the contact form
When you subscribe to emails or newsletters
This may include your name, email address, profile image, and any content you submit.
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the site, we may automatically collect:
Your IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages you visit
- Date and time of visit
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, your IP address, and browser data to detect spam.
An anonymized string from your email address (a hash) may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use it. You can read their policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the forum or site, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract this data from your images.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Remember your login
Track basic analytics
Improve your browsing experience
You can control cookies via your browser settings.
6. Why We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
Provide access to forums and features
Keep our platform safe and secure
Respond to contact form inquiries
Improve site content and user experience
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only with:
Spam detection tools (e.g. Akismet)
Hosting and analytics providers (for performance and security)
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain user data as long as your account remains active or as required for legal or platform functionality reasons. You can delete your account or request data deletion at any time.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your data Request correction or deletion Withdraw consent at any time Lodge a complaint with a privacy authority
To exercise these rights, contact: [your email here]
10. Embedded Content
Posts on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, tweets). These sites may collect data about you as if you visited them directly.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Info@ownafrica.com
https://ownafrica.org/contact-us
OwnAfrica.org was created by and for Africans. We respect your data and your voice. Thank you for being part of this journey.