This Privacy Policy explains how The African Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter or premium services, or interact with us in any other way.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Payment information (for subscriptions)

• Account login credentials

• Communication preferences

1.2 Non-Personal Information:

• Browser type and version

• IP address

• Device information

• Pages visited, time spent, and other usage statistics (via cookies and analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and manage access to our website and services

• Process premium subscription payments

• Send newsletters, updates, and editorial/promotional content (if subscribed)

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Newsletter and Email Communications

When you sign up for our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly.

4. Premium Subscription Data

If you subscribe to our premium services, we collect billing and payment details. All payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage, and provide relevant content.

You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain functionality.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools)

• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights

Each third party is required to handle your data in accordance with data protection regulations.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal data

• Correct or update inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your account and data (subject to legal retention obligations)

• Withdraw consent to communications or data processing

• File a complaint with a data protection authority (if applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@theafricanjournal.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site implies acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: info@theafricanjournal.con