Your Privacy Matters to Us
This Privacy Policy explains how Africon collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services. Last updated: January 15, 2025.
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At Africon, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name, email address, and contact information
- Company name and job title
- Payment information for our services
- Communication preferences and feedback
- Event registration and attendance information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device information and operating system
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Processing payments and transactions
- Communicating with you about our services
- Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improving our website and services
- Analyzing usage patterns and trends
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
- Secure data centers and infrastructure
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Africon Privacy Office
123 Waterfront Drive, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town 8001, South Africa