What information do we collect?
When you interact with Africa Advancement Forum (AAF), we may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address(es), telephone number(s), and, where appropriate, additional details such as professional or academic information. We may also collect limited technical information, including your IP address, browser type, and your interactions with our website, to improve the user experience and platform performance.
How do we collect information?
We may collect information about you whenever you interact with us. For example, when you contact us regarding our activities, apply for membership, register for events, volunteer, subscribe to updates, or submit content, you knowingly provide us with your personal information. We may also receive information about you from third parties, but only if you have given them permission to share it with us.
How do we use your information?
Africa Advancement Forum uses your information to support its activities and engagement. We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
- Process applications for membership, volunteering, or event participation
- Share updates, insights, and information about AAF activities
- Improve our website, programs, and user experience
- Support research, events, and institutional initiatives
We use your information only for legitimate purposes related to AAF’s operations and do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may also request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information. Where applicable, you may request the deletion of your personal information or withdraw your consent to receive communications from us. We will consider such requests in line with applicable legal and operational requirements. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
Data Retention
Africa Advancement Forum retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including supporting engagement, programs, and operational activities. We may retain information for a longer period where required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or maintain appropriate records.
Confidentiality
Africa Advancement Forum is committed to protecting your personal information and handling it securely and responsibly. We will not be responsible for the privacy of data collected by websites that are not owned or managed by Africa Advancement Forum, including those linked through our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Making a complaint
If you have any concerns about how your personal information has been handled, please contact us with details of your complaint. We will review your concerns, assess whether appropriate procedures have been followed, and respond accordingly. We aim to complete this process within 15 working days of receiving your complaint. In some cases, additional time may be required depending on the nature of the issue. If you remain unsatisfied with our response, you may contact us for further review. contact@advancementforum.com
