Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how AfroSecured™ collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website, apps, and related services. By using AfroSecured™, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Account details, such as name, email, password
• Profile information, such as organization, role, country
• Content you submit, such as URLs, messages, reports, comments, attachments
• Support requests and feedback

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Device and log data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, timestamps, pages viewed
• Usage data, such as feature interactions, clicks, and error reports
• Cookies and similar technologies used for authentication, preferences, analytics, and security

2.3 Information from partners

• Threat intelligence feeds and fraud signals
• Payment and billing information from processors, if you purchase paid features
• Mobile money and card verification results, when you choose to connect those services

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve AfroSecured™
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, malware, and security issues
• Operate scanning, verification, and risk scoring features
• Personalize content, recommendations, and settings
• Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Comply with law and enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal information.

4. AI and Automated Processing

AfroSecured™ uses machine learning to analyze signals, classify risks, and generate safety insights. We may use aggregated, de-identified data to improve our models. You can contact us to object to decisions based solely on automated processing that have legal or similar significant effects, where required by law.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA and UK users)

Where GDPR or UK law applies, we process personal data on these bases:

• To perform a contract with you, for example to provide your account and services
• Legitimate interests, for example to keep services secure and improve features
• Consent, for example for certain cookies or marketing
• Legal obligations, for example compliance and law enforcement requests

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure usage, and protect against fraud. You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you block cookies, some features may not work.

7. Sharing of Information

We share information with:

• Service providers that help us run AfroSecured™, such as hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery, payment processing
• Integration partners you choose to connect, such as mobile money providers, card networks, or verification services
• Law enforcement or regulators, when required by law or to protect rights and safety
• A new owner in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to this Policy

We require service providers to protect your information and to use it only as instructed.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes in this Policy, for example account data for as long as you have an account, and for a reasonable period after closure for backup, audit, and legal compliance. We may keep de-identified information for research and product improvement.

9. Data Security

We use technical and organizational safeguards, including encryption in transit, access controls, logging, and regular reviews. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure. You use AfroSecured™ at your own risk, and you should protect your account with a strong password and unique credentials.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent
• Port your data in a usable format

You can make a request by emailing afrosecured@gmail.com. We may ask for information to verify your identity.

11. California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know categories of personal information collected, sources, purposes, and categories of third parties with whom we share it, the right to access, delete, correct, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information. AfroSecured™ does not sell personal information. To exercise rights, email afrosecured@gmail.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

12. Children's Privacy

AfroSecured™ is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

13. International Transfers

We may process and store information in the United States and other countries. When we transfer personal data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

14. Third Party Links and Services

AfroSecured™ may link to external sites or let you connect third party services. Their privacy practices apply to their services, not ours. Review their policies before using them.

15. Communications Preferences

You can opt out of non-essential emails by using unsubscribe links or emailing afrosecured@gmail.com. We may still send service or security notices that are necessary to operate your account.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. We will post the updated version with a new effective date. Material changes will be communicated through the service or by email when appropriate. Your continued use of AfroSecured™ after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Policy or our data practices, contact: