1. Introduction

Africans Column (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website located at www.africanscolumn.com (the “Website”) and use our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information:

• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (optional)
• Location (optional)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through our contact forms or registration processes.

b. Non-Personal Information:

• Log data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our Website.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies that collect information about your browsing habits.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. Provide and Improve Our Services:

• To deliver the services and content you request.
• To personalize and enhance your experience on our Website.
• To analyze user behavior and improve our content and services.

b. Communication:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you email updates, newsletters, and promotional materials if you have subscribed.

c. Legal Compliance:

• To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or the rights, privacy, safety, or property of others.

5. Your Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

a. Access and Correction: You can access, correct, or update your personal information by contacting us at hello@africanscolumn.com.

b. Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications by following the instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal information about your browsing behavior on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will be indicated at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Africans Column
Oswald House, J. J. Rawlings Avenue
Accra, Ghana
Email: hello@africanscolumn.com

By using our Website, you signify your agreement to this Privacy Policy.