Effective Date: August 1, 2024
Make Africa Great Again (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, Make Africa Great Again (“Website”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily provide it to us.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information about you, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times. This information is used to help us improve the Website and provide a better user experience.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on the Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Website may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect from you for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining the Website.
- Improving and customizing the Website.
- Understanding and analyzing how you use the Website.
- Communicating with you, either directly or through one of our mailing lists
3. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose the information we collect about you in the following circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
3.1.1. Hosting and Maintenance: Companies that help maintain and host our website.
3.1.2. Analytics: Providers that help us analyze website usage and improve our services.
3.1.3. Marketing: Firms that assist us with marketing and promotional efforts.
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
3.2. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, we may transfer your information to a third party involved in the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
3.3. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency), including:
Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required to comply with a legal obligation, process, or regulation.
Protection of Rights and Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, employees, or others. This includes enforcing our agreements, policies, and terms of use.
3.4. Consent
We may disclose your information to any other third party with your prior consent.
3.5. Aggregated and De-Identified Information
We may share aggregated and/or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This information may be used for marketing, advertising, research, or other purposes.
4. Security
We prioritize the security of your personal information and have implemented various measures to protect it. These measures include:
4.1. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Encryption
Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. SSL encryption ensures that all information passed between your browser and our website remains private and integral. You can verify SSL protection by looking for a padlock icon in your browser’s address bar and the “https://” prefix in the URL.
4.2. Data Encryption
In addition to SSL encryption, we use advanced encryption techniques to protect personal information stored on our servers. This helps to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
4.3. Access Controls
We employ strict access control measures to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your personal information. Our team members are required to follow confidentiality agreements and undergo regular training on data protection best practices.
4.4. Firewalls and Intrusion Detection
Our servers are protected by firewalls and monitored using intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of our data.
4.5. Regular Security Audits
We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our systems. These audits help us stay up-to-date with the latest security practices and technologies.
4.6. Secure Payment Processing
If we collect payment information, we use secure third-party payment processors that comply with industry standards for data security. We do not store your payment information on our servers.
4.7. Incident Response
We have a comprehensive incident response plan in place to address any potential data breaches or security incidents promptly. This includes notifying affected users and taking necessary steps to mitigate any risks.
4.8. User Responsibility
While we take extensive measures to protect your information, you also play a crucial role in maintaining the security of your personal data. We encourage you to:
- Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
- Keep your login credentials confidential.
- Update your passwords regularly.
- Be cautious of phishing attempts and only provide your information on trusted websites.
4.9. Changes to Security Practices
We continuously review and enhance our security practices to ensure the protection of your personal information. Any changes to our security measures will be updated in this Privacy Policy, and we will notify you of significant changes.
5. User Rights
We respect your privacy and provide you with the following rights regarding your personal information:
5.1. Access and Correction
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Correction: If the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction or completion of your information.
5.2. Deletion
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when the information is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected or when you withdraw your consent (where applicable).
Exceptions: Please note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes, such as record-keeping or to comply with legal obligations.
5.3. Data Portability
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another data controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
5.4. Objection and Restriction
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or when the processing is based on our legitimate interests.
Right to Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to the processing.
5.5. Withdraw Consent
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
5.6. Automated Decision-Making
Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right to object to decisions made solely based on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects or significantly affects you.
5.7. Complaints
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.
9.1. Notification of Changes
- Advance Notice: If we make any material changes to how we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Website or by directly sending you a notification.
- Review: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9.2. Consent to Changes
- Acceptance: Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the revised Privacy Policy, please discontinue using our Website.
9.3. Material Changes
- Substantial Modifications: For significant modifications that affect your rights or the handling of your personal information, we will seek your explicit consent when required by law.
9.4. Historical Versions
- Access to Previous Versions: Upon request, we can provide access to previous versions of this Privacy Policy so that you can see how our practices have evolved over time.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about changes to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
David Green
Email: davidgreen5371@gmail.com
Philadelphia, PA
