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At The Innovation Centre for Inclusive Growth Africa (CIGA), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information and outlines your rights concerning that information. Please read it carefully.

  1. Overview

CIGA is committed to promoting innovation, inclusion, and equitable growth through advocacy in democracy, development, and trade. We are dedicated to maintaining your trust by safeguarding your personal data in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect and store personal information you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, participating in our programs, or engaging with our services. This may include:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details necessary for communication and service delivery.
  • Feedback and Interaction Data: Responses from surveys, polls, or feedback forms, as well as queries or support requests.
  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website or digital platforms, such as IP addresses and browsing behavior, to improve user experience.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Facilitate participation in our programs and initiatives.
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, or other materials relevant to your interests (with your consent).
  • Improve and secure our platforms and services.
  • Conduct research and analysis to enhance our impact and advocacy efforts.
  1. Data Security

We employ industry-standard measures to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of your personal data. Regular system updates and monitoring are conducted to mitigate risks. However, no method of online data transmission is entirely secure, and we encourage you to protect your information when using our services.

  1. Sharing of Information

CIGA does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information shared with partners or collaborators is anonymized and limited to what is necessary to support our programs’ objectives.

  1. Retention of Information

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. When it is no longer required, we ensure its secure deletion.

  1. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary.
  • Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
  • Request data portability, enabling you to transfer your information to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@thecigafrica.org We will address your requests promptly, typically within one month.

  1. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or user preferences. Updated versions will be posted on our website, and significant changes will be communicated to users.