AFSA respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and the choices you have.

Who we are

This website is managed by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), a pan-African civil society alliance working to advance agroecology, food sovereignty and the rights of small-scale food producers, Indigenous peoples and local communities.

What information we collect

We only collect information that is necessary and appropriate.

This may include:
• your name and contact details if you sign up for updates, events or newsletters
• information you choose to share through contact forms or submissions
• basic technical information such as browser type, device and pages visited

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

How we use your information

We use your information to:
• communicate with you about AFSA work, campaigns and events
• respond to enquiries or requests
• improve the website and understand how it is used
• support advocacy, learning and collaboration

We do not use personal data for commercial purposes.

How we store and protect data

AFSA takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access. Data is stored securely and access is limited to people who need it for their work.

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed.

Sharing of information

AFSA does not sell or trade personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who support our communications or website functions, such as email platforms. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for agreed purposes.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. This may affect how some parts of the site work.

Your rights

You have the right to:
• request access to your personal information
• ask for corrections or updates
• request deletion of your data
• unsubscribe from communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact AFSA using the details on the website.

Storytelling and community content

AFSA is committed to ethical and respectful storytelling. When personal stories, images or community knowledge are shared, consent is prioritised and attribution is respected.

If you believe content about you has been shared without consent or inappropriately, please contact us and we will address it.

Changes to this policy

AFSA may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact AFSA through the website.