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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026

1. Introduction

MadeInAfrica.biz ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@madeinafrica.biz.

2. Data Controller

[Company Legal Name]
[Registered Address]
[City, Postal Code, Country]
Email: privacy@madeinafrica.biz

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
  • Business Information: Company name, business type, location
  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you provide
  • Newsletter Data: Email addresses for subscribers
  • Application Data: Information submitted through partnership or feature request forms

3.2 Technical Data

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website addresses

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you opt-in to newsletters or communications
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill services you've requested
  • Legitimate Interests: For business operations, improvements, and security
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To respond to your inquiries and communications
  • To send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To process partnership applications and feature requests
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends
  • To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
  • To comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website operations, analytics, email services, and hosting
  • Business Partners: When you explicitly request to be connected with featured makers or partners
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@madeinafrica.biz. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until unsubscribe. Inquiry data is retained for [X years] for business records.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@madeinafrica.biz
Address: [Full Postal Address]