Privacy policy

Privacy Policy – KANU

Last updated: 04 August 2025

KANU – The Pan-African Think Tank – is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, subscribe to our services, or engage with our programs and content.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal identification information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, organization, job title)
Professional data (e.g., academic affiliation, area of expertise, CV or research interests when submitting proposals)
Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit)
Communication data (e.g., messages, feedback, survey responses)
2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us to:

Process applications (e.g., as contributor, fellow, partner, volunteer)
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Share publications, newsletters, or event invitations
Improve our content, website experience, and strategic engagement
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. All data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical insights. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

KANU may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through our website or direct communication where appropriate.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

📧 [email protected]