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Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
The Datum Africa Initiative (“Datum Africa”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website datumafrica.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our programs.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact form submissions — your first name, last name, email address, organization, and message when you reach out to us.
- Newsletter sign-ups — your first name and email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Volunteer and program applications — information you share when applying to Datum Africa programs.
We also collect limited non-personal data automatically, including browser type, pages visited, and approximate location, to understand how visitors use our site and improve our content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and correspondence
- Send you newsletters, program updates, and research publications you have subscribed to
- Process and manage program applications
- Improve and maintain our website
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use HubSpot to manage contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions. Data submitted through these forms is processed in accordance with HubSpot's Privacy Policy. We may also use analytics tools to understand site traffic patterns.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at anda@datumafrica.org.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at anda@datumafrica.org or through our contact page.