Effective Date: 9/30/2025
China Africa News (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with transparency, respect, and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you use our website, platforms, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information (you provide directly)
- Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you subscribe to newsletters, submit inquiries, or contribute content.
- Any information you voluntarily share when interacting with us (e.g., submitting comments, articles, or feedback).
b) Non-Personal Information (collected automatically)
- Browser type, device type, IP address, operating system.
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on our Services, and referring websites.
- Cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our Services.
- Communicate with you, including newsletters, updates, or responses to inquiries.
- Ensure accuracy, security, and integrity of our platform.
- Analyze trends and usage to improve our reporting and storytelling.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations:
- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication tools).
- When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, and integrity.
- With your explicit consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking
- We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic.
- You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our Services may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.
7. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw consent to data collection/processing where applicable.
- Opt out of newsletters or marketing communications at any time.
Requests can be made via the contact information below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
China Africa News
Email: info@chinaafricanews.com