Afrocentric Platform – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April, 2025.

Welcome to Afrocentric, a social networking and career development platform built for Africans and the global diaspora. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how Afrocentric (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our platform, including the website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Afrocentric Platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

When you register or interact with our platform, we may collect:

Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Gender and Date of Birth, Location (Country, State, City), Education & Career Information, Username and Profile Picture, Bank or Wallet Information (for payment and earnings)

b. Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

Device type, IP address, browser type, operating system, Pages visited and time spent, Login timestamps and session activity, Clicks, likes, comments, follows, and other social interactions

c. Content Uploads

We collect and store content you post, including: Photos, videos, bios, posts, gigs, and premium content

Internship assignments and DSE reports

Fan base statistics and earnings reports

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

Create and manage your account

Personalize your experience and show relevant content

Enable social networking and content sharing

Offer career opportunities and internship programs

Verify and process payments and earnings

Send important updates, newsletters, or promotional messages

Monitor platform safety, detect fraud, and prevent abuse

Improve platform performance and user engagement

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Trusted Partners & Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, internship evaluators, analytics tools).

Academic Institutions or Organizations for certification and internship validation.

Law Enforcement or Regulatory Bodies, if required by law or for investigation of illegal activities.

Business Transfers – if Afrocentric is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies:

Afrocentric uses cookies, beacons, and similar tools to: Remember user preferences, Analyze traffic and improve user experience, Support login sessions and security, You may control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect platform functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as necessary to: Provide services, Comply with legal obligations, Resolve disputes, Enforce our agreements, You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encrypted transmission of sensitive information

Secure servers and access controls

Regular audits and security reviews

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to: Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

Withdraw consent or restrict data processing.

Export your data in a readable format (where applicable).

Opt-out of promotional communications.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: hello@afrocentric.app

8. Children’s Privacy

Afrocentric does not knowingly collect personal data from users under the age of 16 without parental or guardian consent. If we discover that we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external platforms.

10. International Data Transfers

By using Afrocentric, you agree that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our servers or service providers are located, including outside of your country of residence.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notices. Continued use of the platform indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

? Email: hello@afrocentric.app

By using Afrocentric, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.