Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 10.04.2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to africabusiness.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.
Data Controller: Africa Business (publish@africabusiness.com)
This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Data We Collect
We do not directly collect personal information such as names, emails, or account details unless you voluntarily provide it.
However, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our website through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
3. Use of Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content and user experience.
Google acts as a data processor and may process data on servers outside your country, including the United States.
We have enabled IP anonymization where possible.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on your consent, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.
We use:
- Essential cookies – required for the website to function
- Analytics cookies – used only with user consent to understand behavior and improve performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with third-party providers such as Google for analytics purposes. These providers may process data outside your jurisdiction.
7. Data Retention
We retain analytics data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose and in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: publish@africabusiness.com
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.