Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September, 2025
The Africa Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Research ("ACEBR," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the responsible use of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.acebr.org) and interact with our programs, events, or resources.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: When you register for our programs, events, newsletters, or submit inquiries, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, and country of residence.
- Professional Information: When you engage with our research, partnerships, or applications, we may collect academic, professional, or institutional affiliations relevant to the purpose of engagement.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To manage your requests, registrations, and participation in our programs and events.
- To send updates, newsletters, and communications about ACEBR's initiatives, research, and opportunities.
- To improve our website functionality, monitor usage, and enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
- To support collaborative research, education, and innovation in blockchain and related fields.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors that support our website, communications, and event management under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Partners: Academic, institutional, or funding partners where collaboration requires limited data sharing, subject to safeguards.
- Legal Obligations: Authorities or regulators when required to comply with applicable laws.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with applicable laws. Afterward, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers, to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
- Request restrictions on certain processing activities.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@acebr.org.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features may not function properly.
8. International Data Transfers
As an Africa-based centre with global collaborations, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries with varying levels of protection. ACEBR ensures adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
9. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@acebr.org.