Privacy Policy

African Runways ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website africanrunways.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Who We Are

African Runways is a content platform covering African fashion, culture, art, and lifestyle. We are the data controller for the personal data collected through this website.

Contact: info@africanrunways.com

What Data We Collect

We collect a limited amount of personal data. Here is what we collect and how:

Data you give us directly:

• Name and Email address, when you subscribe to our newsletter

Data collected automatically when you visit our site:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website
• General geographic location (country or city level, derived from IP address)

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

Why We Collect Your Data and Our Legal Basis

We only collect data when we have a lawful reason to do so. Here is how we use your data and the legal basis for each use:

Newsletter delivery - We use your email address to send you updates about African Runways content. The legal basis is your consent, which you provide when you submit the newsletter signup form. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Website analytics - We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve the experience. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in understanding site performance and audience behavior. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing analytics cookies.

Website functionality -- Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating a functional website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Webflow - Our website hosting platform. Webflow may collect technical data such as IP addresses and browser information. Webflow Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics - Used for website analytics and understanding traffic patterns. Google may collect data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube - Embedded video content. YouTube may set cookies when you interact with embedded videos. YouTube Privacy Policy

If we begin using an email marketing platform (such as Mailchimp, Brevo, or similar) to manage newsletter subscriptions, that provider will also process your email address on our behalf. We will update this policy to name the specific provider.

Each of these third parties acts as a data processor on our behalf or as an independent controller, depending on the service. We have taken steps to ensure appropriate data processing agreements are in place where required.

How Long We Keep Your Data

• Email addresses - We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. When you unsubscribe, we delete your email address within 30 days.
• Analytics data - Retained according to the default retention periods set by our analytics provider (typically 14 to 26 months, depending on configuration).
• Server logs - Retained by our hosting provider according to their data retention policies.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access - You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification - You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.
• Erasure - You can ask us to delete your personal data.
• Restriction - You can ask us to restrict how we process your data.
• Portability - You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection - You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent - Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@africanrunways.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on infrastructure that may be located outside the EEA. When your data is transferred outside the EEA, we rely on safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the data transfer mechanisms provided by our third-party service providers to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@africanrunways.com and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at:

Email: info@africanrunways.com

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