Last Updated: October 2025
At the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you share with us through our website, email communications, events, and other platforms.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, or organization when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or register for our programs.
- Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, device information, and general website usage data collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
- Communication Data: any feedback, inquiries, or correspondence sent to us via email or forms on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
- Share updates on our programs, research, training, and advocacy activities.
- Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
- Maintain internal records for accountability and reporting purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Protection and Security
We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized AFRICMIL staff and partners who need it to carry out their duties.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve content. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how our website functions.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. Please note that AFRICMIL is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such third-party sites.
6. Your Rights
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Withdraw consent to receive communications from us.
To exercise these rights or make an inquiry, please click the button below to contact us directly.
7. Updates to This Policy
AFRICMIL may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our activities or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.