Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Africa Study Centre collects various types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information

• Name and contact details (email, phone number)
• Academic and professional information
• Research interests and areas of expertise
• Demographic information (age, location, institution)

Usage Information

• Website access logs and IP addresses
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Research papers and publications downloaded

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our research services and programs
• Process grant applications and volunteer registrations
• Communicate with you about our programs and opportunities
• Improve our website and user experience
• Conduct research analysis and reporting
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Research Partners: With collaborating institutions for joint research projects
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Academic Publication: Anonymized data for research publications and reports

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers for data storage
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Staff training on data protection practices

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience and functionality
• Provide personalized content recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect some website features.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request data portability
• Object to processing of your information

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless required by law to retain it longer. Research data may be retained indefinitely for academic purposes, but will be anonymized where possible.

8. 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 data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This 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 below.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@africastudycentre.org
Address: Africa Study Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India